Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
haust
Verb
/hɔːst/
Definition
A word that means to draw or to draw out; often associated with the act of drawing in or absorbing.
Examples
- The plant uses its roots to haust the nutrients from the soil.
- During the experiment, the device was able to haust the required samples from the environment.
- In ancient rituals, the community would haust water from the river for their needs.
Meaning
In a more specific context, ‘haust’ can refer to the action of pulling or sucking. It is a less common term and is often used in specialized fields like biology where it may describe the process of certain organisms drawing in substances or materials.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Draw
- Absorb
- Inhale
