ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. (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

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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