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HALING Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word haling. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word haling. (close relations)
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dragging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner

hauling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of transporting goods by truck

heaving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

pulling
verb, adverbv, adv
noun

• the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you

lugging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast

• ancient Celtic god

• a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something

• marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back; often used for fishing bait

verb

• carry with difficulty

• obstruct

schlepping
verbv
noun

• (Yiddish) an awkward and stupid person

• a tedious or difficult journey

verb

• pull along heavily, like a heavy load against a resistance

towing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

verb

• drag behind

tugging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden abrupt pull

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

verb

• pull hard

• strive and make an effort to reach a goal

• tow (a vessel) with a tug

• carry with difficulty

• move by pulling hard

• pull or strain hard at

• struggle in opposition

cart
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

• wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels

verb

• draw slowly or heavily

• transport something in a cart

coerce
verbv
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

drag
nounn
noun

• the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid

• something that slows or delays progress

• something tedious and boring

• clothing that is conventionally worn by the opposite sex (especially women's clothing when worn by a man)

• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

• the act of dragging (pulling with force)

verb

• pull, as against a resistance

• draw slowly or heavily

• force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action

• move slowly and as if with great effort

• to lag or linger behind

• suck in or take (air)

• use an input device to move objects on the screen, or to select items (such as commands from a menu); drag the slider to increase or decrease rate; drag the handles on the image to resize it

• walk without lifting the feet

• search (as the bottom of a body of water) for something valuable or lost

• persuade to come away from something attractive or interesting

• proceed for an extended period of time

force
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a powerful effect or influence

• (physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

• physical energy or intensity

• group of people willing to obey orders

• a unit that is part of some military service

• an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

• one possessing or exercising power or influence or authority

• a group of people having the power of effective action

• (of a law) having legal validity

• a putout of a base runner who is required to run; the putout is accomplished by holding the ball while touching the base to which the runner must advance before the runner reaches that base

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate

• move with force

• impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically

• do forcibly; exert force

• take by force

haul
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of drawing or hauling something

• the quantity that was caught

verb

• draw slowly or heavily

• transport in a vehicle

pressure
nounn
noun

• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

• a force that compels

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• exert pressure on someone through threats

squeeze
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of gripping and pressing firmly

• a state in which there is a short supply of cash to lend to businesses and consumers and interest rates are high

• a situation in which increased costs cannot be passed on to the customer

• (slang) a person's girlfriend or boyfriend

• a twisting squeeze

• an aggressive attempt to compel acquiescence by the concentration or manipulation of power

• a tight or amorous embrace

• the act of forcing yourself (or being forced) into or through a restricted space

verb

• to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition

• press firmly

• squeeze like a wedge into a tight space

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

• obtain by coercion or intimidation

• press or force

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• squeeze or press together

whole
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective

• including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

• (of siblings) having the same parents

noun

• all of something including all its component elements or parts

• an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

adverb

• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

adjective satellite

• not injured or harmed

• exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

• acting together as a single undiversified whole

edward everett hale
noun

• prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

george ellery hale
nounn
noun

• United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

nathan hale
nounn
noun

• a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

Best Hypernyms For HALING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for haling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
compel draw obligate oblige pull

Alternatives for DRAGGING

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