hauls

Pulls with effort

Hauls is the verb form of haul, meaning to pull or drag with effort: She hauls the garbage bins to the curb every Thursday.

Hauls also means to transport: The truck hauls freight across state lines.

As a noun, hauls are quantities obtained or seized: The thieves made off with impressive hauls, fishermen comparing their hauls at the dock.

towing

rope

Thick twisted fibers

  • winchDrum-and-cable lifting mechanism
  • tugboatSmall craft that pulls ships
  • hoistRaise with tackle

drag · chain · rigging · towbar · towline · recovery · dolly · sling · towpath · oxen

cargo

freight

Goods being transported

consignment · merchandise · container · pallet · bulk · inventory · logistics · distribution · commodity · import

loot

bounty

Reward for capture

takings · swag · heist · robbery · jackpot · windfall · prize · stash · treasure · contraband

fishing

catch

Seize or snag

  • netFinal amount remaining
  • trawlerNet-dragging fishing boat
  • fishermanOne who catches aquatic creatures

angling · bait · tackle · marlin · tuna · salmon · trout · cod · crab · lobster

journey

trek

Arduous overland journey

traverse · migration · long-distance · overland · caravan · arduous · grueling · schlep · lug · backpack

Categories
Opposites
direction/method of force

haulspushes

Applies force outward

shoves · thrusts · propels · drives · nudges

effort/intensity of movement

haulsfloats

Remains on surface

glides · eases · slides · tosses · flicks

action vs. inaction

haulsdrops

Descends or releases

abandons · releases · leaves · discards · lets go

Phrases
Family

haul, hauling, overhaul, hauled, hauler, overhauling, overhauled, haulage, overhauls

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G