1. plural of hex; evil spells or curses believed to bring bad luck or harm
2. plural of hex; six-sided geometric shapes; hexagons
Usage: geometry

1. third person singular present of hex; casts evil spells on someone or something

Examples

• The villagers believed the old woman cast hexes on anyone who crossed her.
• Ancient folklore is full of stories about witches and their powerful hexes.
• The honeycomb is made up of perfect hexes that fit together seamlessly.
• In the board game, players move across a field of hexes.
• She hexes her enemies in the fantasy novel.
• The crystal formation contained natural hexes that sparkled in the light.
• Many cultures have rituals to protect against evil hexes.