hackled Definition
- 1having the fibers of flax, hemp, or jute drawn through a hackle in order to separate them and remove any impurities
- 2having the hair on the back of the neck or body standing up due to fear, anger, or excitement
Using hackled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hackled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The hackled flax was ready for spinning.
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The dog's hackled fur indicated that it was feeling threatened.
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She felt her hackles rise as she listened to his offensive remarks.
hackled Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: hackled in Brief
The adjective 'hackled' [ˈhækl̩d] refers to fibers of flax, hemp, or jute that have been separated and purified by drawing them through a hackle. It can also describe the hair on the back of the neck or body standing up due to fear, anger, or excitement, as in 'The dog's hackled fur indicated that it was feeling threatened.' Synonyms include 'combed,' 'teased,' 'ruffled,' 'agitated,' and 'excited.'
