Antonyms for haul


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : hawl
Phonetic Transcription : hɔl


Definition of haul

Origin :
  • 1580s, hall, variant spelling of Middle English halen (see hale (v.)), representing a change in pronunciation after c.1200. Spelling with -au- or -aw- is from early 17c. Related: Hauled; hauling. To haul off "pull back a little" before striking or otherwise acting is American English, 1802.
  • noun something obtained or moved
  • verb move, pull to another spot
Example sentences :
  • While engaged with her father, she would cut wood, haul logs, etc.
  • Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford
  • She went with him to haul the grain to mill and was fascinated by the big scales.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • We all went on board, and I was not sorry to find that we were to haul into the stream immediately.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The scamps were in high spirits, seeming much pleased with their haul.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Matt it was who tried to put him into the harness and make him haul sled with the other dogs.
  • Extract from : « White Fang » by Jack London
  • It was obvious that they were to haul as the tree, steadied by the guides, began to fall.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • I will haul up for the highlands, and anchor under them, should it be necessary.
  • Extract from : « Homeward Bound » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • I'd hate to have him haul off and hit me with that fist of his!
  • Extract from : « Sure Pop and the Safety Scouts » by Roy Rutherford Bailey
  • And water—we'll have to haul that, too, until we can sink a well.
  • Extract from : « Two Thousand Miles Below » by Charles Willard Diffin
  • "Her stern will dip under when we haul her bow out," said Tom.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 » by Various

Synonyms for haul

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