hale

²hale

verb

haledhal·ing

Definition of HALE

transitive verb

1

: haul, pull

2

: to compel to go

Examples of HALE

1. <the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship>

Origin of HALE

Middle English halen, from Anglo-French haler, aler — more at haul

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to HALE

Synonyms: drag, draw, pull, haul, lug, tow, tug

Antonyms: drive, propel, push

Related Words: attract; heave, jerk, yank; carry, convey, ferry, move, transport

Near Antonyms: shove, thrust

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