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heckle

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Verb

  1. To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
  2. To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.
  3. To prepare (flax) for spinning, using special combs called hackles.

Noun

  1. Alternative form of hackle (“tool for separating flax”).
  2. The long shining feathers on a cock's neck.
  3. A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments.
  4. An rude interruption during a show, especially a comedy performance

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