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Definition haul in American English

haul verb

[transitive] verb
/hɔl/
1

to pull or carry something heavy from one place to another with a lot of effort

Example

Rescue workers attached the men to ropes before hauling them to safety.

Example

I hauled my luggage to the nearest hotel.

Synonyms and related words
carry hold bring
1.1

to pull a vehicle

Synonyms and related words
drag heave tear at
1.2

to move goods from one place to another

Synonyms and related words
bill of entry bill of lading cargo
2

to change someone's position by pulling them

Example

He grasped Judy's arm and hauled her to her feet.

Synonyms and related words
drag heave tear at
2.1

to move somewhere using a lot of effort, especially by pulling

Example

I hauled myself up into the attic and looked around.

Synonyms and related words
drag heave tear at
3

to make someone appear before a court or other authority because they are accused of doing something wrong

Example

He was hauled before the board of directors.

Synonyms and related words
accuse allege charge
Definition haul in American English