Pronunciation: /heɪl/
verb to pull or drag with force
A1 She hales from a small town in the countryside.
A2 The farmer hales hay from the fields to feed his livestock.
B1 The workers haled the heavy equipment up the stairs carefully.
B2 The team haled the injured climber down the mountain to safety.
C1 The experienced guides haled the group through the treacherous terrain.
C2 The skilled surgeon haled the patient through a complex and risky procedure.
adjective strong and healthy
A1 The hale old man went for a walk in the park every morning.
A2 Despite her age, she was hale and hearty.
B1 The doctor confirmed that the patient was hale and healthy.
B2 The hale and hearty group of hikers reached the mountain peak without any difficulties.
C1 His hale appearance belied his true age.
C2 The hale and vigorous athlete set a new world record in the marathon.
formal Despite his advanced age, the elderly man remained hale and hearty.
informal My grandfather may be old, but he's still hale and healthy.
slang That dude is hale AF, he's always working out and staying fit.
figurative The company's financial health is hale and strong, thanks to good management.
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