Meaning & use
haul
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to pull or drag something heavy with effort.
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The fishermen hauled their nets onto the deck.
They hauled the fallen tree branches away from the driveway.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'haul' often refers to a substantial amount gained at once, whether through legitimate effort, as in 'a big haul of fish,' or crime, as in 'a haul of stolen goods.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
an amount of something obtained, especially through effort, theft, or a good find
She came home from the sale with an impressive haul of bargains.
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