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

  1. Hackle as a noun:

    An instrument with steel pins used to comb out flax or hemp.

  2. 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.

  3. Hackle as a noun (fishing):

    A feather used to make a fishing lure or a fishing lure incorporating a feather.

  4. 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."

  5. Hackle as a noun:

    A plate with rows of pointed needles used to blend or straighten hair.

  6. Hackle as a noun:

    A feather plume on some soldier's uniforms, especially the hat or helmet.

  7. Hackle as a noun:

    Any flimsy substance unspun, such as raw silk.

  1. Hackle as a verb:

    To dress (flax or hemp) with a hackle; to prepare fibres of flax or hemp for spinning.

  2. 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.

  3. Hackle as a verb (archaic, transitive):

    To tear asunder; to break into pieces.

  1. Plume as a noun:

    A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one.

  2. Plume as a noun:

    The furry tail of certain dog breeds (e.g. Samoyed, Malteagle) that stands erect or curls over their backs.

  3. Plume as a noun:

    A cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, especially on a helmet.

  4. Plume as a noun:

    A token of honour or prowess; that on which one prides oneself; a prize or reward.

  5. 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."

  6. Plume as a noun:

    An upward spray of water or mist.

  7. Plume as a noun (geology):

    An upwelling of molten material from the Earth's mantle.

  8. Plume as a noun (astronomy):

    An arc of glowing material erupting from the surface of a star.

  9. Plume as a noun:

    A large and flexible panicle of inflorescence resembling a feather, such as is seen in certain large ornamental grasses.

  1. Plume as a verb (transitive):

    To preen and arrange the feathers of.

  2. Plume as a verb (transitive):

    To congratulate (oneself) proudly.

    Examples:

    "He plumes himself on his skill."

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  3. Plume as a verb:

    To strip of feathers; to pluck; to strip; to pillage; also, to peel.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Francis Bacon"

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  4. Plume as a verb:

    To adorn with feathers or plumes.

  5. Plume as a verb:

    To form a plume.

    Examples:

    "Smoke plumed from his pipe then slowly settled towards the floor."

  6. Plume as a verb:

    To write; to pen.

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