hauled
|hauled|
🇺🇸
/hɔld/
🇬🇧
/hɔːld/
(haul)
pull or drag
Etymology
'haul' originates from Middle English 'halen' and Old English 'halian', where the root meant 'to pull or drag'.
'haul' changed from Middle English 'halen' (from Old English 'halian') and developed into the modern English verb 'haul' with senses of pulling and transporting.
Initially, it meant 'to pull or drag'; over time it broadened to include 'to transport (goods)' and figurative senses such as 'to bring before authority' or 'to earn/obtain a large amount'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'haul'.
They hauled the canoe up onto the beach.
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Verb 2
pulled or dragged something with effort or force.
She hauled the heavy suitcase into the taxi.
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Verb 3
transported goods or materials, typically by vehicle over a distance.
The company hauled the merchandise across the state.
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