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Meaning of Haul
The primary meaning of the word "Haul" is to pull or drag something heavy or difficult to move.
Definitions
- To pull or drag something heavy or difficult to move, typically using a lot of force or effort.
- To transport something, especially goods or cargo, from one place to another.
- To catch or obtain something, especially fish, in large quantities.
Etymology of Haul
The word "Haul" originated from the Old French word "haler" or "ahler", which means "to pull" or "to drag", and is related to the Latin word "helcare", also meaning "to pull" or "to drag".
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the act of pulling or dragging something heavy or difficult to move.
Example Uses
- The company will haul the old machinery away and replace it with new equipment.
- The fishermen haul in their nets, filled with fresh catch.
- The truck was used to haul heavy construction materials to the building site.