hexing
ˈhɛksɪŋ
Definition

Definition of hexing - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
mysteriousRarehaving mysterious or magical qualitiesRare
  • The hexing charm glowed in the dark.
enigmatic mystical
2.
magicRarerelated to casting spells or cursesRare
  • The hexing ritual was performed at midnight.
bewitching enchanting
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Origin of hexing

German, hexen (to practice witchcraft)

Examples of hexing in a sentence

  • Her hexing gaze seemed to see right through me.
  • She wore a hexing amulet for protection.
  • The hexing spellbook was ancient and mysterious.

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  1. French:mystérieux, ...
  2. German:verhext, verhexend, ...
  3. Italian:magico, ...
  4. Spanish:mágico, ...
  5. Portuguese:mágico, encantatório, ...
  6. Chinese:神秘的, 施法的, ...
  7. Japanese:魔法の, 呪いの, ...
  8. Arabic:سِحْرِيّ, لعنويّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָסוּם, מְטִיל לַחַשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:магический, заклинательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:магічний, чарівний, ...
  12. Hindi:जादुई, जादू-टोना, ...
hex
hɛks

Definition of hex - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
board gamesTECH.hexagonal space on a game boardTECH.
  • Move your piece to the next hex.
cell space tile
2.
technologyTECH.clipping of hexadecimalTECH.
  • The color code is written in hex.
hexadecimal
3.
supernaturalevil spell or curse
  • The witch cast a hex on the village.
bewitchment curse jinx
4.
climbingTECH.hexagon-shaped climbing toolTECH.
  • He secured the hex into the rock crevice.
hexagon

Adjective

1.
technologyTECH.related to a number system with base 16TECH.
  • The color code is written in hex format.
hexadecimal
2.
mathematicshaving a hexagonal shape
  • The hex tiles fit perfectly on the bathroom floor..
hexagonal six-sided

Verb

tr.
1.
evil spellcast an evil spell on someone or something
  • The witch hexed the villagers with a curse.
bewitch curse jinx
2.
magicbewitch or enchant someone or something
  • She claimed to have hexed the old house.
curse jinx
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Images of hex

  • hex: hexagon-shaped climbing tool
    hexagon-shaped climbing tool

Expressions with hex

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tool for driving screws with hexagonal sockets
He used a hex key to assemble the furniture.
software tool that allows manipulation of binary data
He used a hex editor to modify the game's data files..
bolt with hexagonal head for easy tightening
The mechanic used a hex head bolt to secure the engine.
screw with a hexagonal-shaped head
He used a hex head screw to secure the bracket.
nut with six sides used in fastening
The mechanic tightened the hex nut to secure the bolt.

Origin of hex

German, hexen (to practice witchcraft)

Examples of hex in a sentence

  • Each hex can hold only one unit.
  • Programmers often use hex in coding.
  • Hex is essential for digital color representation.
  • He believed a hex was responsible for his bad luck.
  • The villagers feared the hex would bring misfortune.
  • The climber placed a hex securely in the crack.

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  1. French:hexagone, hexagonal, ...
  2. German:Hexfeld, hexadezimal, ...
  3. Italian:esagono, esagonale, ...
  4. Spanish:hexágono, hexadecimal, ...
  5. Portuguese:hexágono, hexagonal, ...
  6. Chinese:六边形格, 十六进制的, ...
  7. Japanese:ヘクス, 16進数の, ...
  8. Arabic:خانة سُداسِيّة في لوحة لعبة, سُداسِيّ عَشَرِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְשׁוּשֶׁה, בְּבָסִיס 16, ...
  10. Russian:гекс, шестнадцатеричный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гекс, шістнадцятковий, ...
  12. Hindi:षट्कोणीय खाना, षोडशाधारी, ...
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