hack

/hˈæk/

/ˈhæk/

[noun] [verb]

Hack

[NOUN]

a saddle horse used for transportation rather than sport etc.

What is a "hack"?

A hack refers to a horse suitable for general riding and leisure activities, such as hacking out in the countryside. Hacks are often well-trained and well-mannered horses, typically used for pleasure riding, showing, and low-level competitions. They are usually calm, obedient, and versatile, and can be ridden by riders of varying skill levels. They may be of any breed or type, and are generally selected for their temperament, conformation, and movement. The term "hack" can also refer to the act of riding a horse out for pleasure or exercise

an author or journalist who produces low-quality and dull work, aiming solely for commercial success

synonyms : hack writer

literary hack

an adjustment of the codes of a computer program that solves a problem in a quick way

a horse kept for hire, typically used for riding or carriage driving

one who works hard at boring tasks

synonyms : drudge

hacker

an old or over-worked horse

synonyms : jade

nag

plug

a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money

synonyms : cab

taxi

taxicab

a tool (as a hoe or pick or mattock) used for breaking up the surface of the soil

a politician who belongs to a small clique that controls a political party for private rather than public ends

synonyms : machine politician

political hack

ward-heeler

*** a strategy or technique for managing one's time or activities more efficiently

a comedian who relies on tired, overused, or clichéd material, often resulting in unoriginal or predictable jokes

to hack

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

(computing) to access someone else's computer without their knowledge in order to steal or look at their information

synonyms : hack on

to ride a horse for sport

kick on the shins

kick on the arms

cut with a hacking tool

synonyms : chop

(law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with

cut away

be able to manage or manage successfully

synonyms : cut

cough spasmodically

synonyms : whoop

significantly cut up a manuscript

synonyms : cut up

Examples

1. We've actually begun employing prominent members of the hacking community to improve our cyber security, setting thieves to catch thieves, as it were.

2. Hacks one and two: Hack your brain.

3. So, next hack is peeling hack.

4. A little life hack for you Mythical Beasts out there.

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