Hatchel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhæt͡ʃəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hatchel is a noun meaning A comb used to separate flax fibers.
Meaning
A comb used to separate flax fibers.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To separate (flax fibers) with a hatchel, or comb.
Example Sentences
One end of the bundle being hatchelled, it is turned round, and the other is treated in the same way; and the process is repeated on finer hatchels.
Word Forms
- hatchels
- hatcheling
- hatchelling
- hatcheled
- hatchelled
Synonyms for hatchel
Depending on context, synonyms include heckle, hackle.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hackle, heckle, flaxcomb, heckling, swingle, strickle.
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