hack

/hæk/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To chop or cut down in a rough manner.

2

To withstand or put up with a difficult situation.

3

To 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.

4

To accomplish a difficult programming task.

5

To work with something on an intimately technical level.

6

To apply a trick, shortcut, skill, or novel method to something to increase productivity, efficiency or ease.

7

To hack into; to gain unauthorized access to (a computer system, e.g., a website, or network) by manipulating code.

8

To gain unauthorized access to a computer or online account belonging to (a person or organisation).

9

To cheat by using unauthorized modifications.

10

To strike an opponent with one's hockey stick, typically on the leg but occasionally and more seriously on the back, arm, head, etc.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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