nounπShareAn instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp."The farmer used a hackles to separate the coarse fibers from the fine flax. "utensilagriculturematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually now in the plural) One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster."The rooster puffed out his chest, displaying his colorful hackles in an attempt to impress the hens. "animalbirdpartanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather."The fisherman carefully tied a colorful hackle to his hook, hoping it would attract a trout. "fishanimalitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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."When the dog got angry, his hackles rose and he growled."animalbodyphysiologysensationemotionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair."The groomer carefully pulled the matted fur through the hackles, slowly removing the tangles and making the dog's coat smooth. "utensilstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet."The soldier's helmet was adorned with a bright red hackles. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk."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. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading