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hale
noun(hale)
prolific United States writer (1822-1909)
Synonyms: edward everett hale,
hale
verb(hale)
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
Synonyms: coerce, force, pressure, squeeze,
hale
noun(hale)
United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)
Synonyms: george ellery hale,
hale
noun(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)
Synonyms: nathan hale,
hale
verb(hale)
draw slowly or heavily
Synonyms: cart, drag, haul,
hale
adjective(hale)
exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health
Synonyms: whole,
Examples:
Hale and hearty.

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