1. To carry or transport something from place to place, especially that which is awkward, heavy, or burdensome. A noun or pronoun can be used between "haul" and "around." Why do you insist on hauling around that clunky old briefcase wherever you go? Would you please take that bag of clothes to the thrift store already? I'm tired of hauling it around in the trunk of the car. I am going to the library today—why? So I can haul around all those books you need to return?

2. To force someone to accompany one from place to place. A noun or pronoun can be used between "haul" and "around." I feel bad that I had to haul Tommy around town with me today while I ran my errands, but I didn't have anyone to look after him. A: "Ben's our new neighbor—can't you be nice and show him around the high school?" B: "No way! He's a total nerd—I don't want to haul him around all day!" Because my babysitter bailed on me at the last minute, I had to haul around two bored kids all day.

3. Of the wind, to change directions clockwise. The wind suddenly hauled around and sent us straight into the rocks. I need experienced deckhands who know what to do when the wind hauls around! How did the boat end up on that course? I wonder if the wind hauled around or something.