The difference between Hackle and Plume
When used as nouns, hackle means an instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp, whereas plume means a feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
When used as verbs, hackle means to dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle, whereas plume means to preen and arrange the feathers of.
check bellow for the other definitions of Hackle and Plume
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Hackle as a noun:
An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.
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Hackle as a noun (usually, now, _, in the plural):
One of the long, narrow feathers on the neck of birds, most noticeable on the rooster.
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Hackle as a noun (fishing):
A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.
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Hackle as a noun (usually, now, _, in the plural):
By extension (because the hackles of a rooster are lifted when it is angry), the hair on the nape of the neck in dogs and other animals; also used figuratively for humans.
Examples:
"When the dog got angry, his hackles rose and he growled."
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Hackle as a noun:
A plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair.
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Hackle as a noun:
A feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet.
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Hackle as a noun:
Any flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk.
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Hackle as a verb:
To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning.
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Hackle as a verb (transitive):
To separate, as the coarse part of flax or hemp from the fine, by drawing it through the teeth of a hackle or hatchel.
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Hackle as a verb (archaic, transitive):
To tear asunder; to break into pieces.
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Plume as a noun:
A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.
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Plume as a noun:
The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.
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Plume as a noun:
A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.
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Plume as a noun:
A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.
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Plume as a noun:
An area over which (or a space into which) a dispersed substance has spread or fanned out; a cloud.
Examples:
"The pollutant creates a [[contaminant]] plume within an [[aquifer]]."
"After the explosion, a plume of smoke could be seen in the sky for miles around."
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Plume as a noun:
An upward spray of water or mist.
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Plume as a noun (geology):
An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.
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Plume as a noun (astronomy):
An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.
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Plume as a noun:
A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.
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Plume as a verb (transitive):
To preen and arrange the feathers of.
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Plume as a verb (transitive):
To congratulate (oneself) proudly.
Examples:
"He plumes himself on his skill."
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Plume as a verb:
To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.
Examples:
"rfquotek Francis Bacon"
"rfquotek Dryden"
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Plume as a verb:
To adorn with feathers or plumes.
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Plume as a verb:
To form a plume.
Examples:
"Smoke plumed from his pipe then slowly settled towards the floor."
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Plume as a verb:
To write; to pen.