hexed; hexing; hexes
Definition of hex
(Entry 1 of 5)
: to practice witchcraft
hex
nounhex
adjectiveDefinition of hex (Entry 3 of 5)
: hexagonal a bolt with a hex head
hex
adjective or nounDefinition of hex (Entry 4 of 5)
hex
abbreviationDefinition of hex (Entry 5 of 5)
hexagon
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The first known use of hex was in 1830
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