The act of one who heckles.
The preparation of flax for spinning using special combs called hackles.
Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.
Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.
To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).