The term "hackly" is commonly applied in geology to describe mineral fractures that break into sharp, jagged forms. This characteristic is seen in certain metals and rocks that do not cleave along smooth planes. The word has since expanded into general usage to describe any surface with small, rough, irregular edges.
No exact match translations found for 'hackly' in bodo.
Word 'hackly' in Other Languages
- hackly in Assamese অসমীয়া
- hackly in Bengali বাংলা
- hackly in Bodo बड़ो
- hackly in Dogri डोगरी
- hackly in English
- hackly in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- hackly in Hindi हिन्दी
- hackly in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- hackly in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- hackly in Konkani कोंकणी
- hackly in Maithili মৈথিলী
- hackly in Malayalam മലയാളം
- hackly in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- hackly in Marathi मराठी
- hackly in Nepali नेपाली
- hackly in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- hackly in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- hackly in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- hackly in Santali
- hackly in Sindhi سنڌي
- hackly in Tamil தமிழ்
- hackly in Telugu తెలుగు
- hackly in Urdu اُردُو
Hackly
Part of Speech
Adjective
Pronunciation
IPA: /ˈhæk.li/
Definitions
- Having a rough or irregular surface with small, jagged projections.
- (Geology) Describing a mineral fracture that is uneven with sharp, irregular points.
Usage Examples
- "The hackly edges of the broken glass made it dangerous to handle."
- "The mineral sample displayed a hackly fracture under the microscope."
Etymology
Derived from Middle English hacken, meaning "to chop or cut," and the suffix -ly, indicating a characteristic or quality.
Synonyms
- Jagged
- Rough
- Uneven
Antonyms
- Smooth
- Even
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | dentelé | /dɑ̃.tə.le/ |
| German | gezackt | /ɡəˈt͡sakt/ |
| Spanish | dentado | /denˈtaðo/ |
| Russian | зазубренный | /zɐˈzubrʲɪn.nɨj/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 锯齿状的 | jù chǐ zhuàng de |
| Hindi | खुरदरा | khurdara |
| Japanese | ギザギザした | gizagiza shita |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American English, "hackly" is typically pronounced with a short "a" sound, while in some British dialects, it may have a slightly softer "a."
Historical Usage
The term "hackly" has been in use since the 18th century, primarily in geological descriptions and later in broader applications related to texture.
Cultural Nuances
Hackly is often used in scientific contexts but is also found in artistic and craft-related descriptions, particularly in relation to rough textures.