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hauls

|hauls|

B1

🇺🇸

/hɔlz/

🇬🇧

/hɔːlz/

(haul)

pull or drag

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
haulhaulshaulshaulshauledhauledhauling
Etymology
Etymology Information

'haul' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'halen,' where 'halen' meant 'to pull or drag.'

Historical Evolution

'halen' transformed into the modern English word 'haul' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pull or drag something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a quantity of something that has been stolen or is possessed illegally.

The thieves made off with a haul of jewelry.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to pull or drag something with effort or force.

The fishermen haul their nets onto the boat.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45