haul

UK: hɔːl | US: hɔːl

Definition

  1. vt. to pull or drag with effort

  2. vt. to transport, especially in large quantities

  3. n. the act of hauling or the amount hauled

Structure
haul <pull, from Old French *haler>
Etymology

The word "haul" traces back to Old French haler (to pull), likely of Germanic origin, related to Middle Dutch halen (to fetch). It originally emphasized forceful pulling, later expanding to include transportation of goods. The spelling and core meaning have remained remarkably stable over centuries.

Examples

  1. The fishermen hauled the heavy net onto the boat.

  2. Trucks haul coal from the mines to power plants.

  3. It took three hours to haul the broken car to the garage.

  4. The thief made a haul of jewelry from the store.

  5. Volunteers helped haul debris after the storm.