hackler

hack·le

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hak-uh l]
- /ˈhæk əl/
- /ˈhæk.ə.lə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hak-uh l]
- /ˈhæk əl/

Definitions of hackler word

noun hackler one of the long, slender feathers on the neck or saddle of certain birds, as the domestic rooster, much used in making artificial flies for anglers. 2
noun hackler the neck plumage of a male bird, as the domestic rooster. 2
noun hackler hackles. the erectile hair on the back of an animal's neck: At the sound of footsteps, the dog raised her hackles. anger, especially when aroused in a challenging or challenged manner: with one's hackles up. 2
noun hackler Angling. the legs of an artificial fly made with feathers from the neck or saddle of a rooster or other such bird. hackle fly. 2
noun hackler a comb for dressing flax or hemp. 2
verb with object hackler Angling. to equip with a hackle. 2

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Origin of hackler

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English hakell; see heckle

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Parts of speech for Hackler

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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hackler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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