Definition of hatchel

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Hatchel (n.) An instrument with long iron teeth set in a board, for cleansing flax or hemp from the tow, hards, or coarse part; a kind of large comb; -- called also hackle and heckle..

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Hetchel :: Hetchel (v. t.) Same as Hatchel.
Hatchel :: Hatchel (n.) To draw through the teeth of a hatchel, as flax or hemp, so as to separate the coarse and refuse parts from the fine, fibrous parts..
Hatcheling :: Hatcheling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Hatche.
Hatcheled :: Hatcheled (imp. & p. p.) of Hatche.
Tow :: Tow (n.) The coarse and broken part of flax or hemp, separated from the finer part by the hatchel or swingle..
Topping :: Topping (n.) That which comes from hemp in the process of hatcheling.
Flax :: Flax (n.) The skin or fibrous part of the flax plant, when broken and cleaned by hatcheling or combing..
Hackle :: Hackle (v. t.) To separate, as the coarse part of flax or hemp from the fine, by drawing it through the teeth of a hackle or hatchel..
Hatchel :: Hatchel (n.) To tease; to worry; to torment.
Hatcheler :: Hatcheler (n.) One who uses a hatchel.
Hatchel :: Hatchel (n.) An instrument with long iron teeth set in a board, for cleansing flax or hemp from the tow, hards, or coarse part; a kind of large comb; -- called also hackle and heckle..
Hitchel :: Hitchel (n. & v. t.) See Hatchel.
Hatchelling :: Hatchelling () of Hatche.
Hackle :: Hackle (n.) A comb for dressing flax, raw silk, etc.; a hatchel..
Hatchelled :: Hatchelled () of Hatche.
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