Haul — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhȯl/

Meaning & Definition of Haul

Haul (verb)

  1. to cause (something) to move by pulling or drawing, to exert traction on
  2. to obtain or move by or as if by hauling
  3. to transport in a vehicle, cart

Haul (noun)

  1. the act or process of hauling, pull
  2. a device for pulling or carting something, a device for hauling
  3. the result of an effort to obtain, collect, or win

Haul (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to follow by applying steady force on

    "a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow"

    similar: drag, draw, hale, lug, pull, tow, tug
    related: attract, heave, jerk, yank, carry, convey, ferry, move, transport
    opposite: drive, propel, push
    near: shove, thrust

  2. to support and take from one place to another

    "a vast army of trucks haul produce across America every day"

    similar: bear, carry, cart, convey, ferry, lug, pack, tote, transport
    related: deliver, hand over, transfer, forward, send, ship, transmit, bring, fetch, take, move, remove, shift

Haul (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the total amount collected or obtained especially at one time

    "our latest trip to collect shells at the beach resulted in quite a haul"

    similar: bounty, catch, take, yield
    related: bag, earnings, gain, gross, income, net, payoff, proceeds, profit, receipts, return, revenue, winnings, booty, loot, plunder, spoils, swag, appropriation, collection
    near: deduction, loss, subtraction

  2. a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported

    "a truck carrying a large haul of lumber"

    similar: burden, cargo, draft, freight, lading, load, loading, payload, weight
    related: consignment, boatload, carload, shipload, trainload, truckload, wagonload, ballast, deadweight, overload, surcharge, bale, bundle, pack, package, packet, parcel, shipment, manifest, body, bulk, mass

  3. the act or an instance of applying force on something so that it moves in the direction of the force

    "the sharp haul strained the rope but didn't break it"

    similar: draw, jerk, pluck, pull, tug, wrench, yank
    related: drag, tow, hitch, twitch, grab, snatch
    opposite: push
    near: heave, shove, thrust

Related Entry: Long haul (noun)

Long haul is a different word from Haul. The synonyms below are for long haul, not for haul.

  1. a long distance

    "growing up in suburban New England, I used to think the 10 miles between our house and the mall was a long haul"

    similar: afar, country mile, far cry, mile
    related: infinity, light-year
    opposite: hair, inch, step, stone's throw

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Haul

The most common words with a similar meaning to Haul:

drag, draw, hale, lug, pull, tow, tug, bear, carry, cart, convey, ferry, pack, tote, transport, bounty, catch, take, yield, burden, cargo, draft, freight, lading, load, loading, payload, weight, jerk, pluck, wrench, yank

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Haul

Words with the opposite meaning of Haul:

drive, propel, push

Related Words for Haul

attract, heave, move, deliver, hand over, transfer, forward, send, ship, transmit, bring, fetch, remove, shift, bag, earnings, gain, gross, income, net, payoff, proceeds, profit, receipts, return, revenue, winnings, booty, loot, plunder

Near Antonyms of Haul

shove, thrust, deduction, loss, subtraction, heave

Word Forms of Haul

Inflections: hauled, hauling, hauls

Origin & Etymology of Haul

Middle English halen to pull, from Anglo-French haler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch halen to pull; akin to Old English geholian to obtain

First known use: 1581t

Words & Phrases Containing Haul

haul ass, haul off, haul in, haul off and, haul on, line-haul, long haul, short-haul

Frequently Asked Questions about Haul

What does "Haul" mean?

"Haul" means to cause (something) to move by pulling or drawing, to exert traction on. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to cause (something) to move by pulling or drawing, to exert traction on. It has 5 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Haul"?

Other words for "Haul" include drag, draw, hale, lug, pull, tow, tug and bear. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Haul" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Haul"?

There are 91 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Haul". Common alternatives include drag, draw, hale, lug, pull, tow, tug, bear, carry and cart.

What is the opposite of "Haul"?

Antonyms of "Haul" include drive, propel and push. Near antonyms include shove, thrust, deduction and loss.

How do you use "Haul" in a sentence?

Examples of "Haul" in a sentence: "a pair of strong oxen hauled the plow"; "a vast army of trucks haul produce across America every day"; "our latest trip to collect shells at the beach resulted in quite a haul".

Is "Haul" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Haul" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Haul"?

"Haul" is pronounced /ˈhȯl/.

What is the origin of the word "Haul"?

"Haul" comes from Middle English halen to pull, from Anglo-French haler, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch halen to pull; akin to Old English geholian to obtain. First known use: 1581t.