1. to drag or pull roughly; to trail
Usage: archaic or dialectal

1. a rough coating of mortar or plaster applied to a wall or building exterior
Usage: chiefly Scottish and Northern English

Examples

• The old stone cottage was finished with a protective harl.
• Workers applied harl to the exterior walls to weatherproof the building.
• The harl coating had begun to crack and peel after years of exposure.
• Scottish builders traditionally used harl made from lime and aggregate.
• The rough harl texture gave the house a rustic appearance.