heckle

Definition of Heckle in English :

1. hatchel, heckle

a comb for separating flax fibers

2. hackle, hatchel, heckle

comb with a heckle

Example Sentences:
'heckle hemp or flax'

3. heckle

challenge aggressively

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Heckle

verb

1.

to interrupt (a public speaker, performer, etc) by comments, questions, or taunts

2. Also: hackle, hatchel (transitive)

to comb (hemp or flax)

noun

3.

an instrument for combing flax or hemp

verb transitiveWord forms: ˈheckled or ˈheckling

1.

hackle1

2.

to annoy or harass (a speaker) by interrupting with questions or taunts

noun

3.

hackle1

tr.v. heck·led, heck·ling, heck·les

1. To try to embarrass and annoy (someone speaking or performing in public) by questions, gibes, or objections; badger.

2. To comb (flax or hemp) with a hatchel.