haul

Meanings

• Verb

  To pull or drag something with effort, especially a heavy load.

  - "They hauled the heavy boxes into the truck."
  - "The team hauled the boat to the water's edge."

• Noun

  A quantity or catch of fish.

  - "The fisherman had a large haul of tuna."
  - "The haul of the day was impressive."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

veer , veer

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with haul
pawl , maul , dawdle , drawl

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Haul () : To tow or transport something by pulling it.
   

2. Haul () : To pull or drag something along the ground.
   

3. Haul () : A large quantity or amount.
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Haul (Scottish Gaelic) : Valley
   

2. Haul (Marathi) : To call
   

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Variants

List of all variants of haul that leads to same result
haul , haul ass , hauled , hauled ass , hauling , hauling ass , hauls , hauls ass , haul off , hauled off , hauling off , hauls off , haul in , hauled in , hauling in , hauls in , haul off and , haul on , hauled on , hauling on , hauls on , line-haul , line-hauls , for the long haul , in the long haul , long haul , long hauls , long-haul , over the long haul , short-haul , water haul , water hauls

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Forms

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hauls, hauled, hauling

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Etymology

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Old English hālian, meaning 'to pull, draw, take'. Related to hāl, 'health'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest haul of pearls was discovered in 1939 off the coast of Palau, Micronesia, weighing over 14 pounds.

2. In the movie 'Jaws', the term 'haul' is used to describe the moment when the shark is pulled onto the boat after being caught.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing: The process of catching fish in bodies of water.

2. Catch: The number or quantity of fish caught.

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Culture

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In literature, 'haul' has been used to describe the physical labor involved in fishing and the importance of a successful haul to the livelihood of fishermen. In music, 'haul' has been used as a metaphor for carrying a burden or overcoming a challenge.

How to Memorize "haul"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine pulling a heavy load, such as a boat or a box, using ropes or a winch. Visualize the effort and strength required to haul the load.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'haul' with the image of a fisherman pulling in a net full of fish. Remember the feeling of excitement and satisfaction when a successful haul is achieved.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Haul is a powerful word, it helps us haul heavy loads.' to remember the meaning of the word.

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