1 B1 neutral
To pull or drag something large or heavy out from a location with effort.
"They had to haul out the old generator from the basement before the inspection."
separable
haul out
B1 neutral separable transitive
To pull or drag something out from somewhere, especially with considerable effort.
In plain English
To pull something big or heavy out of a place.
What does "haul out" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 neutral
To bring a boat out of the water, typically for repairs or storage.
"We haul the yacht out every winter to antifoul the hull."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To drag or pull something outward from inside a space.
Actually means
To pull something big or heavy out of a place.
Usage tip
Emphasizes the physical effort required. Also used in nautical contexts to mean bringing a boat out of the water for maintenance. In Australian/New Zealand English, 'haul out' can also mean to reprimand someone (similar to 'haul up').
Words that pair with "haul out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
boat equipment luggage old files wreck furniture
How to conjugate "haul out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
haul out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hauls out
he/she/it
Past simple
hauled out
yesterday
Past participle
hauled out
have + pp
-ing form
hauling out
continuous
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