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)

[ Syn: hale , nathan hale ]

United States astronomer who discovered that sunspots are associated with strong magnetic fields (1868-1938)

[ Syn: hale , george ellery hale ]

prolific United States writer (1822-1909)

[ Syn: hale , edward everett hale ]

exhibiting or restored to vigorous good health; hale and hearty; whole in mind and body; a whole person again

[ Syn: whole ]

to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means :She forced him to take a job in the city; He squeezed her for information

[ Syn: coerce , squeeze , pressure , force ]

draw slowly or heavily; haul stones; haul nets

[ Syn: haul , cart , drag ]