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haul out

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To come out of the water, in order to rest

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To pull on an outhaul in order to extend (a sail) along a spar, or to pull on a reef-tackle to reef (a sail).

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Topics: nautical, transport

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verb

Meaning 3

To turn sharply in order to deviate from the current heading or course.

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Topics: nautical, transport

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verb

Meaning 4

To pull a boat out of the water; (by extension, loosely) to drydock a ship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

Examples

  • They managed to haul out their motorboat by paying a local to drag it ashore with a line hitched to a truck.

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5

verb

Meaning 5

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see haul, out.

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