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Definition haul in British English

haul verb

[transitive] verb
/hɔːl/
1

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

Example

I hauled my luggage to the nearest hotel.

Example

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

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 Scottish Football Association.

Synonyms and related words
accuse allege charge
Example

Their latest win hauled them into fourth position.

Synonyms and related words
join arrive enter
Definition haul in British English