hauling
word · lemma: haul
/ˈhɔɫɪŋ/
/hˈɔːlɪŋ/
Definition
Carrying or pulling something heavy, usually over a distance. Often refers to moving large or difficult loads.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in informal and practical contexts. Common in phrases like 'hauling boxes' or 'hauling trash.' Often suggests physical effort, not used for people unless with humor or exaggeration.
Spanish: transportar - arrastrar (cargar)Portuguese (BR): transportar - arrastar - carregarPortuguese (PT): transportar - arrastar - carregarChinese (Simplified): 搬运 - 拖运 - 拉Chinese (Traditional): 搬運 - 拖運 - 拉Hindi: ढोना - खींचनाArabic: نقل - سحب - جرBengali: বহন করা - টেনে নেওয়াRussian: таскание - перевозкаJapanese: 運ぶ - 引っ張るVietnamese: kéo - vận chuyểnKorean: 나르기 - 운반Turkish: taşımak - çekmekUrdu: کھینچنا - اٹھاناIndonesian: mengangkut - menarik
Example Sentences
He was tired from hauling firewood all morning.
basic
The workers are hauling heavy furniture into the truck.
basic
They spent the afternoon hauling boxes to the new office.
basic
My arms are sore from hauling all those bags up the stairs.
natural
After hauling trash for hours, we finally finished cleaning the garage.
natural
He makes a living by hauling goods between cities.
natural