Hatchel
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A comb used to separate flax fibers.
Hackle
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the cock.A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.By extension (because the hackles of a cock are lifted when it's angry), the hair on the nape of the neck in dogs and other animals; also used figuratively for humans.A plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair.A feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet.