haul (EN)

verb, noun

verb “haul”

1. to pull or drag something heavy with effort
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   They had to haul the heavy logs up the hill to build the cabin.
2. to transport or carry something heavy
   The company hauls freight across the country using large trucks.
3. bring someone before an authority or somewhere they do not want to be
   He was hauled before the court for his involvement in the fraud.
4. to steer a vessel closer to the wind
   The captain ordered the crew to haul the ship to adjust its course.

noun “haul”

1. an amount of something obtained or collected, especially illegally or with effort
   The thieves made off with a haul of cash and jewelry from the store.
2. a journey or distance over which something is transported
   For long hauls, truck drivers often work in shifts to stay alert.
3. an act of pulling or dragging
   It took several hauls to get the car out of the ditch.
4. the quantity of fish caught at the same time
   The fishermen had a good haul today.
5. a collection of purchased items, often showcased online
   She shared her shopping haul on her fashion blog.
6. (sports) a number of goals or points scored by a player in a game
   His haul of four goals led the team to victory.