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hackles

/ˈhækəlz/

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noun

Hechel

An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.

Examples :

"The farmer used a hackles to separate the coarse fibers from the fine flax. "

Der Bauer benutzte eine Hechel, um die groben Fasern von dem feinen Flachs zu trennen.

utensil agriculture material

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noun

Federn am Hals, Nackenfedern

(usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.

Examples :

"The rooster puffed out his chest, displaying his colorful hackles in an attempt to impress the hens. "

Der Hahn stellte seine Brust heraus und präsentierte seine bunten Nackenfedern, um die Hennen zu beeindrucken.

animal bird part anatomy

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Feder, Angelköder

A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.

Examples :

"The fisherman carefully tied a colorful hackle to his hook, hoping it would attract a trout. "

Der Fischer band sorgfältig eine bunte Feder an seinen Haken, in der Hoffnung, dass sie eine Forelle anlocken würde.

fish animal item

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Nackenhaare, Stachelhaare

(usually now in the plural) By extension (because the hackles of a rooster are lifted when it is angry), the hair on the nape of the neck in dogs and other animals; also used figuratively for humans.

Examples :

"When the dog got angry, his hackles rose and he growled."

Als der Hund wütend wurde, stellten sich seine Nackenhaare auf und er knurrte.

animal body physiology sensation emotion human

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Hechel

A plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair.

Examples :

"The groomer carefully pulled the matted fur through the hackles, slowly removing the tangles and making the dog's coat smooth. "

Der Hundefriseur zog das verfilzte Fell vorsichtig durch die Hechel, entfernte langsam die Knoten und machte das Fell des Hundes glatt.

utensil style appearance

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Federbusch, Federbüschel

A feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet.

Examples :

"The soldier's helmet was adorned with a bright red hackles. "

Der Helm des Soldaten war mit einem leuchtend roten Federbusch geschmückt.

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Fasern, Flocken

Any flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk.

Examples :

"The doll maker carefully separated the hackles of raw silk, preparing it for spinning into fine, strong thread to sew the doll's delicate dress. "

Der Puppenmacher trennte sorgfältig die Fasern der Rohseide und bereitete sie vor, um sie zu feinem, starkem Faden zu spinnen, mit dem das zarte Kleid der Puppe genäht werden sollte.

material substance