Definition of hale

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  • hale is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 7
  • hale is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 7
  • hale is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 7

Definition of hale

  • prolific United States writer (1822-1909) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. edward everett hale
  • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. coerce
    2. force
    3. pressure
    4. squeeze
  • United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. george ellery hale
  • 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) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. nathan hale
  • draw slowly or heavily (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cart
    2. drag
    3. haul
  • exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health (adjective)

    Examples

    1. hale and hearty

    Synonyms

    1. whole

See definition of hale in Merriam Webster