hale

(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). Synonyms: Hale, Nathan Hale.

(noun) United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938). Synonyms: Hale, George Ellery Hale.

(noun) prolific United States writer (1822-1909). Synonyms: Hale, Edward Everett Hale.

(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". Synonyms: coerce, squeeze, pressure, force. Examples: "He squeezed her for information."

(verb) draw slowly or heavily. Synonyms: haul, cart, drag. Examples: "Haul stones." "Haul nets."

(adj) exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health. Synonyms: whole. Examples: "Hale and hearty." "Whole in mind and body." "A whole person again."