haul
Translation
to pull, to drag, to transport
Examples
They hauled the boat out of the water.
They hauled the boat out of the water.
He was hauled before the committee to explain.
He was hauled before the committee to explain.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((adv./prep.)) to pull or drag (sth.) with effort. They hauled the boat out of the water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: drag, pull, tug, transport.
Etymology
From Middle Dutch 'halen' meaning 'to pull'.
Memory Tips
Imagine having to 'haul' a heavy object down a long 'hall'.