v. & n.
--v.
1. tr. pull or drag forcibly.
2 tr. transport by lorry, cart, etc.
3 intr. turn a ship's course.
4 tr. colloq. (usu. foll. by up) bring for reprimand or trial.
--n.
1. the act or an instance of hauling.
2 an amount gained or acquired.
3 a distance to be traversed (a short haul).
Phrases and idioms:
haul over the coals see COAL.
Etymology: var. of HALE(2)