Hale Definition

hale
adjective
  1. exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; "hale and hearty"; "whole in mind and body"; "a whole person again"
noun
  1. 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)
  2. United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
  3. prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
verb
  1. 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"
  2. draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"

"Hale" in song lyrics

See how hale is used in real songs:

  • "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

Usage tips for "hale"

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