HAUL
—verb. 1 pull or drag forcibly. 2 transport by lorry, cart, etc. 3 turn a ship`s course. 4 colloq. (usually. Foll. By up) bring for reprimand or trial. —none. 1 hauling. 2 amount gained or acquired. 3 distance to be traversed (a short haul). ? haul over the coals see *coal. [french haler from old norse hala]