Meaning & Definition of Hale in English

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)

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"

1. Exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

• "Hale and hearty"

• "Whole in mind and body"

• "A whole person again"