Определение hackle в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь
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
When the dog got angry his hackles rose and he growled.
One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the cock
To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning
Then, with a smile that seemed to have all the freshness of the matutinal hour in it, she bent again to her work of hackling flax.
One of the peculiar, long, narrow feathers on the neck of fowls, most noticeable on the cock, often used in making artificial flies; hence, any feather so used
{i} erectile hairs on the back of animals; feathers on the back of the neck of birds that rise when the bird is scared or is just about to fight; feeling of anger; feeling of hostility; dander