Hackled: meaning, definitions and examples
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hackled
[ ˈhækəld ]
feathers, hair
Hackled refers to the state of being raised or bristled, often used to describe the feathers of a bird or the fur of an animal when it is in a state of alarm or threat. When animals feel afraid or challenged, they may hackle their feathers or fur to appear larger or more intimidating. This reaction is an instinctive part of their defense mechanism.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The dog's hackled fur revealed its fear.
- The hackled feathers of the angry bird stood on end.
- He felt hackled when he heard the loud noise.
Translations
Translations of the word "hackled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desgostoso
🇮🇳 टूटना
🇩🇪 unbequem
🇮🇩 tidak nyaman
🇺🇦 незручний
🇵🇱 niewygodny
🇯🇵 不快な
🇫🇷 inconfortable
🇪🇸 incómodo
🇹🇷 rahatsız
🇰🇷 불편한
🇸🇦 غير مريح
🇨🇿 nepohodlný
🇸🇰 nepohodlný
🇨🇳 不舒服
🇸🇮 neprijeten
🇮🇸 óþægilegur
🇰🇿 қолайсыз
🇬🇪 არამყარი
🇦🇿 narahat
🇲🇽 incómodo
Etymology
The term 'hackled' originates from Middle English 'hakel,' which meant 'to hackle or to comb'—possibly referring to the process of separating fibers. This usage reflects the action of raising feathers or fur, as in the act of hackling. The etymology can be traced further back to Old English, where 'hacel' referred to a kind of comb used in the textile process. Over time, the meaning evolved to describe the raised state of an animal's hair or feathers, especially in response to fear or aggression. This transformation illustrates the word's adaptation to describe a specific physiological response in animals, emphasizing their instinctive behaviors and social signaling among species.