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Meaning of the word haul in English

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haul

US /hɑːl/
UK /hɔːl/
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Verb

pull or drag with effort or force

Example:
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They hauled the boat out of the water.
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The truck was hauling a heavy load.
Synonym:
drag pull tow lug heave

Noun

1.

a quantity of something that is caught or acquired

Example:
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The fishermen returned with a large haul of fish.
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The police made a significant drug haul.
Synonym:
catch booty loot spoils yield
2.

a journey involving the transporting of goods or people

Example:
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It was a long haul across the desert.
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The company specializes in long-distance hauls.
Synonym:
journey trip transport conveyance
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