hackle
noun
hack·le
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Definition of hackle
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
b
: the neck plumage of the domestic fowl
2
: a comb or board with long metal teeth for dressing flax, hemp, or jute
3 hackles plural
a
: erectile hairs along the neck and back especially of a dog
4a
: an artificial fishing fly made chiefly of the filaments of a cock's neck feathers
b
: filaments of cock feather projecting from the head of an artificial fly
hackle
verb
hackled;
hackling\ ˈha-k(ə-)liŋ
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Definition of hackle (Entry 2 of 2)
: to comb out with a hackle
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Other Words from hackle
Verb
hackler
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noun
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noun
Examples of hackle in a Sentence
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Her departure may raise the hackles of both Republican and Democratic senators, who supported her vigorously. — Ken Dilanian And Shannon Pettypiece, NBC News, "Sue Gordon has resigned as deputy director of national intelligence," 8 Aug. 2019 That kind of talk raises the hackles in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley, where oil is an economic and cultural force crucial to the lives of thousands of people. — Los Angeles Times, "California’s biggest oil spill in decades brings more defiance than anger from locals," 28 July 2019 Chinese naval vessels have docked at Piraeus—raising hackles at NATO, of which Greece is a member. — By Vivienne Walt, Fortune, "Boxed In at the Docks: How a Lifeline From China Changed Greece," 22 July 2019 That combination of forces has raised the hackles so high that the US government is looking elsewhere for Chinese companies that might pose a national security risk. — Sean O'kane, The Verge, "DJI’s newest drone is a $499 tank meant to teach kids how to code," 12 June 2019 In Taupin’s work, the flag is often tattered, torn or otherwise maligned, raising the hackles of detractors. — Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, "Elton John Lyricist Bernie Taupin Opens Art Exhibit in Beverly Hills," 7 June 2019 In the fundraising rat race of New York City nonprofits, a $550 million inaugural campaign has the potential to raise people’s hackles. — Chloe Malle, Town & Country, "Is the Shed the Defining Arts Institution of a New New York City?," 14 Mar. 2019 Buy Photo Last week’s Franklin and Marshall College Poll raised some eyebrows (and some hackles) and is worth a closer look. — John Baer, Philly.com, "A deeper dive into Pennsylvania's latest political poll," 17 June 2018 Vote for your Favorite Christmas Movie Bruce Willis in ‘Die Hard’ (1988) Everett Collection How, then, to work Christmas into their movies without raising hackles? — Terry Teachout, WSJ, "How the Movies Invented Christmas," 20 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hackle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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