Definition of "hex" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To cast a spell on (specifically an evil spell), to bewitch.

noun

1. An evil spell or curse.

2. A witch.

3. (rare) A spell (now rare but still found in compounds such as hex sign and hexcraft).

noun

1. (computing, informal) Clipping of hexadecimal.

noun

1. A hexagonal space on a game board.

2. (climbing) a hexagon-shaped item of rock climbing equipment intended to be wedged into a crack or other opening in the rock.

noun

1. (chemistry) Clipping of uranium hexafluoride.