Word: HACK
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Definition of HACK
- A tool for chopping.
- A hacking blow.
- A gouge or notch made by such a blow.
- To chop or cut down in a rough manner.
"They hacked the brush down and made their way through the jungle."
- To cough noisily.
"This cold is awful. I can't stop hacking."
- To withstand or put up with a difficult situation.
"Can you hack it out here with no electricity or running water?"
- A board which the falcon's food is placed on; used by extension for the state of partial freedom in which they are kept before being trained.
- A food-rack for cattle.
- A rack used to dry something, such as bricks, fish, or cheese.
- To lay (bricks) on a rack to dry.
- To keep (young hawks) in a state of partial freedom, before they are trained.
- A horse for hire, especially one which is old and tired.
- A person, often a journalist, hired to do routine work.
"I got by on hack work for years before I finally published my novel."
- Someone who is available for hire; hireling, mercenary.
- To make common or cliched; to vulgarise.
- To ride a horse at a regular pace; to ride on a road (as opposed to riding cross-country etc.).
- To be exposed or offered or to common use for hire; to turn prostitute.
- A small ball usually made of woven cotton or suede and filled with rice, sand or some other filler, for use in hackeysack.
- To play hackeysack.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word follows conventional linguistic patterns for its length, though exact historical derivation is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "The referee verified that "hack" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "hack" to secure the victory."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HACK a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is HACK worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in HACK? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
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- # master of hack
- # playing with hack
- # in terms of hack
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