What is another word for Hackling?
Pronunciation: [hˈaklɪŋ] (IPA) 
Hackling is a term used in reference to the process of separating the fibers of certain materials such as flax or hemp, usually through combing. Synonyms for hackling include combing, carding, teasing, and raking. Carding involves using a card to disentangle and straighten wool or other fibers while teasing refers to separating hair or fibers by pulling them apart from each other. Raking refers to the action of passing a comb through hair or fibers to straighten and separate them. Each of these synonyms represents a particular way of separating fibers, although they all share the same end goal, which is to obtain a material that is easier to spin, weave, or use in various other applications.
