haul off

• Verbe à particule signifiant tirer ou déplacer brusquement quelque chose, ou se préparer à frapper ou lancer quelque chose, souvent utilisé dans un registre familier.

A phrasal verb meaning to suddenly pull or move something away, or to prepare to strike or throw something, often used informally.

indénombrable · intransitif · phrasal, inséparable

1. To pull or drag awayinformalamerican

   To forcefully pull or drag something or someone away from a place.

   emporter de force

   • The police hauled off the protester from the scene.
   • He hauled off the heavy box to the storage room.
   • They hauled off the old furniture to the dump.

   Synonymeshaul awaypull awaypull off

2. To prepare to strikeinformalamerican

   To draw back one's arm or fist in preparation to hit someone or something.

   prendre son élan pour frapper

   • He hauled off and punched the wall in frustration.
   • She hauled off and slapped him across the face.
   • The boxer hauled off and delivered a powerful blow.

   Synonymescockdraw backpull backrear backwind up

Verbe de basehaul