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hackles

/ˈhækəlz/

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noun

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. "

utensil agriculture material

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noun

(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. "

animal bird part anatomy

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noun

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. "

fish animal item

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noun

(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."

animal body physiology sensation emotion human

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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. "

utensil style appearance

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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. "

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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. "

material substance