hackle

Meanings

• noun

  A type of feather used in fly fishing for attaching flies to hooks.

  - "Angler uses a hackle to attach fly to hook."
  - "Hackle feathers are essential for successful fly fishing."

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Synonyms

hatchel , heckle , panache , plume

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hackle
hackle , mackle , rattle

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Variants

List of all variants of hackle that leads to same result
hackle , hackles , hackled , hackler , hacklers , hackling

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Etymology

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Old English word 'hacel' meaning hook or barb.

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Trivia

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1. Hackle feathers are often dyed bright colors to make the flies more visible to fish.

2. The quality of hackle feathers can greatly affect the performance of a fly in the water.

3. There are different grades of hackle feathers, with the best ones coming from specific bird species.

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Related Concepts

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1. fly fishing: A fishing technique that uses artificial flies to catch fish.

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Culture

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In Turkish culture, hackle is not a widely recognized term. However, it is used in the context of fly fishing and is popular among anglers.

How to Memorize "hackle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a feather used to attach a fly to a fishing hook.
   - Visualize the texture and shape of the hackle feather.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hackle with fly fishing and catching fish.
   - Link hackle to the act of attaching a fly to a hook.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Hook Attached with Hackle Feather' to remember the meaning of hackle.

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