hacker

/hækə/noun
High School
1

Someone who hacks.

2

One who cuts with heavy or rough blows.

3

One who is inexperienced or unskilled at a particular activity, especially (sports, originally and chiefly golf), a sport such as golf or tennis.

4

One who is expert at programming and solving problems with a computer.

5

One who applies a novel method, shortcut, skill, or trick to something to increase ease, efficiency, or productivity.

6

One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.

7

Synonym of hackster (“a violent bully or ruffian; also, an assassin, a murderer”).

8

Something that hacks; a device or tool for hacking; specifically, an axe used for cutting tree branches or wood.

9

A fork-shaped tool used to harvest root vegetables.

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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