Hale and Yank

Hale

Hale verb - To cause to follow by applying steady force on.
Usage example: the fishermen haled the huge net onto the deck of the ship

Yank and hale are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Yank" instead a verb "Hale".

Nearby Word: haley

Yank

Yank verb - To move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion.

Hale and yank are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hale" instead a verb "Yank".

Nearby Words: yanked, Yankee, yanking
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