Pull something heavy with difficulty (4)

I believe the answer is:

haul

(Other definitions for haul that I've seen before include "Drag, with effort" , "(Of sailing ship) change course abruptly" , "Drag, heave" , "Pull with effort" , "Drag; transport in truck" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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