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Haul Definition, Usage & Real-Life Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：pull with effort (haul)

haul 🔊

/hɔːl/

vt.

To pull or move something heavy with a lot of effort.

Illustration of haul meaning: fisherman pulling a heavy net full of fish onto a dock.

pull with effort 🔊

➕

/pʊl wɪð ˈefərt/

vt.

Refers to the action of pulling or transporting something heavy over a distance, often requiring significant physical strength.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'haler' (to pull).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a strong person in a hall, having to HAUL a heavy statue across the floor.

📖 Example

After a long day at sea, the fishermen hauled their heavy nets full of fish onto the dock. 🔊 After a long day at sea, the fishermen pulled their heavy nets full of fish onto the dock with great effort.

🔗 Collocations

haul cargo – to transport goods, especially by truck or ship

haul up – to pull something up to a higher position

long haul – a long and difficult task or journey

🔄 Synonyms

drag (vt.) – to pull something along a surface, often with resistance

tug (vt.) – to pull something quickly and hard, usually once or repeatedly

tow (vt.) – to pull a vehicle or boat behind another using a rope or chain

🚫 Antonyms

push (vt.) – to use force to move something away from oneself or towards a different position

release (vt.) – to set free; to stop holding something

🌱 Derivatives

hauler (n.) – a person or company that transports goods; a large truck

📖 Cultural Story

Originally a nautical term from Old French, meaning to pull a ship or a net. Its use expanded to general heavy pulling and, figuratively, to acquiring a large quantity (like a net full of fish).

Meaning 2：win a lot (haul)

haul 🔊

/hɔːl/

vt.

To win or obtain a large amount of something, especially prizes, awards, or points.

Illustration of haul meaning: athlete celebrating with multiple gold medals on podium.

win a lot 🔊

➕

/wɪn ə lɒt/

vt.

Used figuratively to mean winning, collecting, or obtaining a large number or quantity of something, especially awards, points, or profits.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The talented young athlete hauled in three gold medals at the national championships. 🔊 The talented young athlete won a large number of three gold medals at the national championships.

🔗 Collocations

haul in prizes – to win many awards or rewards

haul of awards – a large collection of prizes or honors received

haul medals – to win multiple medals in a competition

🔄 Synonyms

rake in (phrasal v.) – to earn or obtain a large amount of money or something valuable quickly

bag (vt. (informal)) – to succeed in getting or achieving something, often after effort

collect (vt.) – to gradually acquire or gather things over time

🚫 Antonyms

forfeit (vt.) – to lose or give up something as a penalty

🌱 Derivatives

haul (n.) – the amount of something gained or acquired at one time (e.g., a big haul of awards)