hale has definitions from the fields of writing,physics,astronomy,politics
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[ noun ] (writing) prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

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writer

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[ noun ] (physics,astronomy) United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

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astronomer

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[ noun ] (politics) American Revolutionary soldier 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

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[ verb ] draw slowly or heavily

Synonyms

drag haul cart

Examples

"haul stones" "haul nets"

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pull bowse draw drag hauler

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[ 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"

Examples

"He squeezed her for information"

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[ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 296
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[ adjective ] exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health

Synonyms

whole

Examples

"hale and hearty" "whole in mind and body" "a whole person again"

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healthy

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