hackles

[US]/ˈhækəlz/
[UK]/ˈhækəlz/

Translation

v.to comb or to put neck feathers on (third person singular of hackle)
n.the hairs on the neck of a dog (plural of hackle)

Phrases & Collocations

raised hackles

hackles rising

hackles raised

hackles up

hackles flared

hackles stiff

hackles prick

hackles stood

hackles twitch

hackles tense

Example Sentences

his hackles rose at the mention of the controversial policy.

the dog's hackles were raised by the stranger approaching.

she felt her hackles rise when she saw the unfair treatment.

the speaker's hackles rose when he heard the criticism.

he tried to remain calm, despite his hackles being raised.

the cat's hackles stood up as it glared at the mouse.

raising his hackles, he confronted the bully.

the news sent a shiver down her spine and raised her hackles.

even a slight provocation could raise his hackles.

the argument raised my hackles, but i took a deep breath.

the aggressive tone of the email raised my hackles immediately.

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