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Verbit

1. (transitive) To question harshly in an attempt to find or reveal weaknesses.
2. (transitive) To insult, tease, make fun of or badger, especially during a comedy performance.
3. (textiles) To prepare (flax) for spinning, using special combs called hackles.

Substantiivit

1. Alternative form of hackle (“tool for separating flax)”.
2. The long shining feathers on a cock's neck.
3. A feather ornament in the full-dress bonnets of Highland regiments.
4. An rude interruption during a show, especially a comedy performance