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haul

 

[ hɔːl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

transportation

To pull or drag with effort or force; to carry or transport with a vehicle or vessel.

Synonyms

carry, drag, pull, transport

Examples of usage

  • He hauled the heavy box up the stairs.
  • The truck hauled the cargo across the country.
  • We need to haul the equipment to the construction site.
Context #2 | Noun

fishing

The quantity of fish caught in a single fishing trip or season.

Synonyms

catch, harvest, take

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen had a good haul today.
  • They were impressed by the size of the haul.

Translations

Translations of the word "haul" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrastar

🇮🇳 खींचना

🇩🇪 ziehen

🇮🇩 menarik

🇺🇦 тягнути

🇵🇱 ciągnąć

🇯🇵 引く

🇫🇷 tirer

🇪🇸 tirar

🇹🇷 çekmek

🇰🇷 끌다

🇸🇦 سحب

🇨🇿 táhnout

🇸🇰 ťahať

🇨🇳 拉

🇸🇮 vleči

🇮🇸 draga

🇰🇿 тарту

🇬🇪 გაწევა

🇦🇿 çəkmək

🇲🇽 tirar

Etymology

The word 'haul' originated from the Old French word 'haleir' which means 'to pull, drag'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'haul(en)' with a similar meaning. The term has been used in the context of transportation and fishing for centuries, reflecting the physical effort involved in pulling or carrying heavy loads or harvesting fish from the sea.

See also: haulers, hauling, overhaul, overhauler.

Word Frequency Rank

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