noun🔗ShareRastrilloAn instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp."The farmer used the heckle to separate the flax fibers. "El granjero usó el rastrillo para separar las fibras de lino.utensilagriculturemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumas del cuello(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 its chest, displaying its vibrant red and gold heckle. "El gallo infló su pecho, mostrando sus vibrantes plumas del cuello rojas y doradas.birdanimalbodypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePluma, señuelo de pesca con plumaA feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather."The fisherman carefully tied the bright red heckle to his fishing line. "El pescador ató cuidadosamente la pluma roja brillante a su sedal.fishutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePelos de la nuca(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."Cuando el perro se enfadó, se le erizaron los pelos de la nuca y gruñó.animalbodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareRastrilloA plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair."My grandmother used a special heckle to straighten her granddaughter's unruly hair. "Mi abuela usaba un rastrillo especial para alisar el cabello rebelde de su nieta.utensilmachineitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePenachoA feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet."The Scottish soldier's bonnet was adorned with a vibrant red heckle. "El bonete del soldado escocés estaba adornado con un penacho rojo vibrante.militarywearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEstopaAny flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk."The weaver used the raw heckle to begin the silk-weaving process. "El tejedor usó la estopa cruda para comenzar el proceso de tejido de la seda.materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumas largas y brillantes en el cuello de un galloThe long shining feathers on a cock's neck."The rooster's vibrant red heckle caught the morning sunlight. "Las vibrantes plumas rojas del cuello del gallo captaron la luz de la mañana.animalbirdpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAdorno de plumasA feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments."The Highland regiment's officer wore a fine heckle on his bonnet. "El oficial del regimiento de las Tierras Altas llevaba un fino adorno de plumas en su gorro.appearancewearmilitarycultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterrumpir, abuchearTo question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses."The teacher was heckled by students during the presentation, questioning his methods and challenging his claims about the new math curriculum. "El profesor fue abucheado por los estudiantes durante la presentación, quienes cuestionaron sus métodos y desafiaron sus afirmaciones sobre el nuevo plan de estudios de matemáticas.communicationentertainmentpoliticsactionmediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareInterrumpir, abuchear, burlarse deTo insult, tease, make fun of or badger."The audience members heckled the comedian relentlessly during his stand-up routine. "Los miembros del público interrumpieron al comediante implacablemente durante su rutina de comedia.communicationentertainmentactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareHilarTo prepare flax for spinning using special combs called hackles"The farmer used special combs to heckle the flax before spinning it into thread. "El granjero usó peines especiales para hilar el lino antes de convertirlo en hilo.agriculturematerialprocessworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading