verbπShareTo chop or cut down in a rough manner."They hacked the brush down and made their way through the jungle."actiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cough noisily."John hacked and coughed loudly, trying to clear his throat before his presentation. "medicinebodyphysiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo withstand or put up with a difficult situation."Can you hack it out here with no electricity or running water?"situationsufferingabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a quick code change to patch a computer program, often one that, while being effective, is inelegant or makes the program harder to maintain.""The programmer quickly hacked together a solution to fix the bug, even though he knew it wasn't the ideal way to do it." "computingtechnologyinternettechnicalmachineelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo accomplish a difficult programming task."He can hack like no one else and make the program work as expected."computingtechnologyinternetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work with something on an intimately technical level."The engineer hacked the code to improve the software's performance. "technologycomputinginternettechnicalelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To apply a trick, shortcut, skill, or novelty method to something to increase productivity, efficiency or ease."I read up on dating tips so I can hack my sex life."technologycomputinginternetbusinessachievementworktechnicalsciencesystemabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code."A skilled programmer hacked into the school's website and changed everyone's grades. "computinginternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To gain unauthorised access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation)."My mom's email account was hacked last week, and now she has to change her password. "computinginternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike an opponent's leg with one's hockey stick."During the hockey game, the player was penalized after he hacked the opponent's leg near the net. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make a flailing attempt to hit the puck with a hockey stick."The hockey player hacked at the puck, but missed it completely. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo swing at a pitched ball."The batter hacked at the high fastball and missed. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(soccer and rugby) To kick (a player) on the shins."During the rugby match, the opposing player hacked him on the shins, causing him to fall. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike in a frantic movement."The child hacked at the tangled vines, trying to free the trapped bird. "actionweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo strike lightly as part of tapotement massage."The massage therapist gently hacked at my back muscles with the edge of her hand to loosen them. "medicinebodyphysiologyanatomyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo lay (bricks) on a rack to dry."The bricklayer hacked the freshly molded bricks on the drying rack before they were fired in the kiln. "architecturebuildingmaterialtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo keep (young hawks) in a state of partial freedom, before they are trained."The falconer hacked the young hawks in a large, open aviary for several weeks before beginning their formal training. "animalbirdagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make common or cliched; to vulgarise."The once-original artist felt his style had been hacked by countless imitators, turning his unique vision into a commonplace trend. "languagecommunicationmediacultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ride a horse at a regular pace; to ride on a road (as opposed to riding cross-country etc.)."My grandfather hacked his horse along the paved path to the market every Tuesday morning. "animalsportvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be exposed or offered or to common use for hire; to turn prostitute."Because she needed money urgently, she hacked herself out after dark near the train station. "sexhumanactionmoralsocietyjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo live the life of a drudge or hack."He hacked at his homework every night, just trying to finish it without really understanding the material. "workjobstyleattitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use as a hack; to let out for hire."In the old days, people hacked carriages to transport passengers around town. "businessjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo use frequently and indiscriminately, so as to render trite and commonplace."The radio station has hacked that same popular song to death; I'm tired of hearing it every hour! "languagemediacultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo play hackeysack."During lunch break, the students hacked in the park, passing the hackeysack in a circle. "sportentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading