- harl⇄harl (1), noun.
1. a fiber of flax or hemp.
2. a barb or barbs of a feather, much used for anglers' flies; herl. - harl⇄harl (2), transitive verb.
(Scottish.) to roughcast. - harl⇄v.i. (British.) to troll.
Ex. ... those sedentary fishermen who enjoy harling from motor boats (London Times).