hackle (22 synonym found)

Hackle has 22 synonyms. The top synonyms for hackle are tuft, topknot, speculum, slash, scapular, rake, quill, plumule and 14 more. Another word for hackle is tuft. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for hackle?

A common synonym for hackle is tuft. Other synonyms include topknot, speculum, slash, scapular.

How many synonyms does hackle have?

Hackle has 22 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does hackle mean?

(n): one of the peculiar, long, narrow feathers on the neck of fowls, most noticeable on the cock; a feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or hlemet Example: "when the dog got a

Definition of hackle:

(n) : one of the peculiar, long, narrow feathers on the neck of fowls, most noticeable on the cock; a feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or hlemet
"when the dog got angry his hackles rose and he growled."
(adj) : descriptive of the feathers of a fowl
"the hackle feathers of the cock were long and golden."
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Definition of hackle:

(n) : one of the peculiar, long, narrow feathers on the neck of fowls, most noticeable on the cock; a feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or hlemet
"when the dog got angry his hackles rose and he growled."
(adj) : descriptive of the feathers of a fowl
"the hackle feathers of the cock were long and golden."
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