hauled

Hauled is the past tense and past participle of haul. It describes the act of pulling, dragging, or transporting something with effort, by hand, by animal power, or by vehicle. Common uses include moving a load on a road, towing a trailer, or dragging something heavy to or from a location. In fishing or hunting contexts, haul can refer to the catch brought in, so “hauled” may describe the act of bringing in fish or game.

In sentence form, “hauled” conveys completed action or a passive description: “The cargo was hauled to the depot” or “They hauled the boat onto the trailer.” Related terms include hauling (present participle), haulage (the business of transporting goods), and hauler (a person or company that hauls). The noun form “haul” refers to what is carried or the distance covered, not to the verb itself.

Etymology: The verb originates in Germanic languages and appears in Old or Middle English with meanings tied to pulling or drawing. It is related to the noun “haul” and to other movement-related terms in the same language family.

See also: haulage, hauler, haul (noun).