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To pull or drag forcibly; tug. See Synonyms at pull.
(verb-transitive)
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To transport, as with a truck or cart.
(verb-transitive)
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Informal To compel to go, especially for trial: "hauled the huge companies into court” ( Peter Matthiessen).
(verb-transitive)
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Nautical To change the course of (a ship), especially in order to sail closer into the wind.
(verb-transitive)
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To pull; tug.
(verb-intransitive)
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