haul

Haul is a word with several closely related senses. As a verb, it means to pull, drag, or carry something with effort. As a noun, haul can refer to the act of pulling or dragging, the distance over which something is moved, or the amount or cargo transported in a single movement, and it can also denote the cargo itself, especially in contexts like fishing or mining.

In logistics and transportation, haul describes the movement of goods by road, rail, sea, or air. The term haulage refers to the business of transporting goods, and a haulier is a person or company that provides such services. A typical usage is to specify the haul distance, for example a long-haul or short-haul route; the term can also describe the capacity or load a vehicle can carry.

In fishing and commercial harvests, haul denotes the catch secured in a fishing operation, for example “the day’s haul.” The verb to haul is used for pulling nets, lines, or traps into a boat or shore.

In mining and construction, hauling involves moving ore, rock, or waste by trucks or conveyors along a haul road. The term is common in mining plans and safety procedures.

In contemporary consumer culture, the term haul has acquired a specific meaning related to shopping: a haul refers to the set of items purchased, particularly when showcased in videos or posts. The meaning here emphasizes the quantity or value of recently acquired goods rather than the act of transporting them.