Meaning of the word hale in English

What does hale mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hale

US /heɪl/
UK /heɪl/

Adjective

(of a person, especially an old person) strong and healthy

Example:
Despite his age, he remained hale and hearty.
The old man was surprisingly hale for his ninety years.

Verb

pull or drag (someone or something) with force

Example:
He haled the struggling swimmer out of the water.
The police haled the suspect before the judge.
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