Synonyms for

Haul

Verb / hɔ:l / Another word for haul — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To pull or drag with effort or force.

Synonyms & similar words

cart haulage draw hale catch drag drag pull tow transport carry convey move shift labor hump schlep lug tug yank heave wrench jerk hoist lift trawl

Synonyms by register

Formal

transport convey carry tow

Informal

drag lug schlep tote

Literary

reap gather fetch

Antonyms

lose release give return discard relinquish

Common collocations

  • haul away
  • haul out
  • haul in
  • haul ass
  • haul cargo
  • haul goods
  • haul lumber

Word family

noun haul
verb haul

Usage note

The verb 'haul' often implies a great effort or strain in moving something heavy. 'Haul ass' is a very informal idiom meaning to move quickly.

Example sentences

  1. He had to haul the heavy logs to the sawmill.
  2. She helped haul the boxes to the truck.
  3. They used ropes to haul the boat out of the water.
  4. We will need to haul the furniture upstairs.
  5. The fishermen were able to haul in a huge catch.

Quotes

  • I'm not just going to haul wood and carry water while I'm here.
  • You can't haul your own water.
  • I have to haul my own water and cut my own wood.

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