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to hale
01
to drag someone or something with force
Transitive: to hale sb/sth somewhere
Grammatical Information
movement verb
regular
present tense
hale
3rd person singular
hales
past simple
haled
past participle
haled
Examples
The fishermen had to hale the heavy net filled with fish onto the boat.
02
to compel or force someone to do something against their will
Transitive: to hale sb into sth
Examples
The authorities haled the suspect into custody for questioning regarding the incident.
hale
01
enjoying good health and strength
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
halest
Comparative
haler
gradable
Examples
The hale elder participated in outdoor activities, showcasing his robust health.
