haul

Definition

  • verb: to pull or drag (something) with effort
  • verb: to exert traction on
  • synonyms: draw, drag

Examples

  • It's going to be a tough project but we're in it 'for the long haul'. [=we are prepared to work on the project until it is completed]

  • Authorities seized the drugs in one of the biggest drug 'hauls' in the history of the county.

  • I arrived late for the meeting and was immediately 'hauled over the coals' by my boss.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yeah. Yeah, you seen coulter? - Hey, we took down an elk. A big one. We're gonna need some help to haul the meat back. You let me know when it's on the spit. - I'll help with it then. Hey no, come on fellas we needed help when we were bustin' are asses loadin' them bales. (..)
    2015 The Revenant
  • (..) Remember, we're not doin' no pelt bales... We're doin' pelt bales. - Fitzgerald. - Captain. - Where are we with the haul? What are you thinking? Well... I'm thinkin' what ever it is that they're hunting out there... I'm hoping they don't need another shot. (..)
    2015 The Revenant