Hale Definition & Meaning
hale
- adjective
- exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again"
- noun
- 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)
- United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
- prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
- verb
- to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :"She forced him to take a job in the city"; "He squeezed her for information"
- draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"
"Hale" in song lyrics
See how hale is used in real songs:
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"Your pitiful spittle, pales to the hale"
The High & Mighty — The Half -
"david hale"
AOL — AOL -
"sarah hale"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with hale
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does hale mean?
- exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again" a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British
- What part of speech is hale?
- Hale is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does hale have?
- Hale has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).