How Do You Spell HATCHEL?

Pronunciation: [hˈat͡ʃə͡l] (IPA)

Hatchel is a word that can be spelled in different ways, such as hatchel, hetchel, and heckle. The correct spelling, hatchel, is pronounced as /ˈhætʃəl/ (hatch-uhl) in IPA phonetic transcription. This word refers to a comb-like tool used to separate and straighten fibers, especially flax or hemp. The spelling of hatchel can be confusing due to the variability in its sound, but with the correct spelling and correct pronunciation, anyone can use it with confidence.

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HATCHEL Meaning and Definition

  1. Hatchel is a noun that refers to a tool used in the preparation of fiber, specifically in the process of combing raw material such as flax or hemp. Often referred to as a flax hatchel or a heckle, it consists of a thick wooden board or paddle with long, parallel iron spikes or combs inserted through holes drilled across its surface. Hatchels can vary in size, with longer ones commonly used by textile producers to process large quantities of fiber.

    The purpose of a hatchel is to separate and straighten the fibers, removing any impurities, short fibers, or knots. This combing action aligns the fibers in a parallel fashion, which is necessary for spinning or weaving into thread or fabric. The process of using a hatchel involves repeatedly pulling bundles of fibers through the combs, a technique referred to as heckling.

    Additionally, hatchels can also be used for decorative purposes, particularly in traditional crafts or as historical artifacts of fiber processing. They may be displayed in museums or used as props in theater or film productions. The term "hatchel" can also be used as a verb, describing the act of combing fibers using a hatchel.

  2. • A board set with iron teeth used for separating the finer parts of hemp and flax from the coarser; a large sort of comb.
    • To separate the finer from the coarser parts of flax or hemp by means of a hatchel; to tease or vex by sarcasms or reproaches.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HATCHEL

  • gatchel
  • batchel
  • natchel
  • jatchel
  • uatchel
  • yatchel
  • hztchel
  • hstchel
  • hwtchel
  • hqtchel
  • harchel
  • hafchel
  • hagchel
  • haychel
  • ha6chel
  • ha5chel
  • hatxhel
  • hatvhel
  • hatfhel

Etymology of HATCHEL

The word "hatchel" comes from the Old English word "heccel" or "hæg(e)sel", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "hakhsli". This origin is also connected to similar words in Old Norse ("hazli") and Middle Low German ("heg(e)sel"). The term "hatchel" initially referred to a tool known as a "heckel", which was used for straightening fibers or combing out flax or hemp fibers before spinning. Over time, the word "hatchel" started to be used metaphorically to describe the process of refining or separating various elements, not just fibers.

Similar spelling words for HATCHEL

Conjugate verb Hatchel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hatcheled
you would have hatcheled
he/she/it would have hatcheled
we would have hatcheled
they would have hatcheled
I would have hatchel
you would have hatchel
he/she/it would have hatchel
we would have hatchel
they would have hatchel

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hatcheling
you would have been hatcheling
he/she/it would have been hatcheling
we would have been hatcheling
they would have been hatcheling

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hatchel
you would hatchel
he/she/it would hatchel
we would hatchel
they would hatchel

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hatcheling
you would be hatcheling
he/she/it would be hatcheling
we would be hatcheling
they would be hatcheling

FUTURE

I will hatchel
you will hatchel
he/she/it will hatchel
we will hatchel
they will hatchel

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hatcheling
you will be hatcheling
he/she/it will be hatcheling
we will be hatcheling
they will be hatcheling

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hatcheled
you will have hatcheled
he/she/it will have hatcheled
we will have hatcheled
they will have hatcheled

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hatcheling
you will have been hatcheling
he/she/it will have been hatcheling
we will have been hatcheling
they will have been hatcheling

IMPERATIVE

you hatchel
we let´s hatchel

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hatchel

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hatcheling
you were hatcheling
he/she/it was hatcheling
we were hatcheling
they were hatcheling

PAST PARTICIPLE

hatcheled

PAST PERFECT

I had hatcheled
you had hatcheled
he/she/it had hatcheled
we had hatcheled
they had hatcheled

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hatcheling
you had been hatcheling
he/she/it had been hatcheling
we had been hatcheling
they had been hatcheling

PRESENT

I hatchel
you hatchel
he/she/it hatchels
we hatchel
they hatchel

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hatcheling
you are hatcheling
he/she/it is hatcheling
we are hatcheling
they are hatcheling

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hatcheling

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hatcheled
you have hatcheled
he/she/it has hatcheled
we have hatcheled
they have hatcheled

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hatcheling
you have been hatcheling
he/she/it has been hatcheling
we have been hatcheling
they have been hatcheling

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hatchel

SIMPLE PAST

I hatcheled
you hatcheled
he/she/it hatcheled
we hatcheled
they hatcheled

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