Definition of hack

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Hack (v. t.) To cut irregulary, without skill or definite purpose; to notch; to mangle by repeated strokes of a cutting instrument; as, to hack a post..

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Hack :: Hack (n.) A kick on the shins.
Hack :: Hack (n.) A notch; a cut.
Penny-a-liner :: Penny-a-liner (n.) One who furnishes matter to public journals at so much a line; a poor writer for hire; a hack writer.
Thack :: Thack () Alt. of Thacke.
Shacklock :: Shacklock (n.) A sort of shackle.
Hackle :: Hackle (v. t.) To separate, as the coarse part of flax or hemp from the fine, by drawing it through the teeth of a hackle or hatchel..
Hackle :: Hackle (n.) An artificial fly for angling, made of feathers..
Hackbolt :: Hackbolt (n.) The greater shearwater or hagdon. See Hagdon.
Hackle :: Hackle (n.) A comb for dressing flax, raw silk, etc.; a hatchel..
Shackling :: Shackling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shackl.
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) A link for connecting railroad cars; -- called also drawlink, draglink, etc..
Whack :: Whack (v. i.) To strike anything with a smart blow.
Haggle :: Haggle (v. t.) To cut roughly or hack; to cut into small pieces; to notch or cut in an unskillful manner; to make rough or mangle by cutting; as, a boy haggles a stick of wood..
Shackle :: Shackle (n.) Hence, that which checks or prevents free action..
Bolt :: Bolt (n.) An iron to fasten the legs of a prisoner; a shackle; a fetter.
Hardhack :: Hardhack (n.) A very astringent shrub (Spiraea tomentosa), common in pastures. The Potentilla fruticosa in also called by this name..
Shackle :: Shackle (v. t.) Figuratively: To bind or confine so as to prevent or embarrass action; to impede; to cumber.
Jarvy :: Jarvy (n.) The driver of a hackney coach.
Scribbler :: Scribbler (n.) One who scribbles; a petty author; a writer of no reputation; a literary hack.
Hackamore :: Hackamore (n.) A halter consisting of a long leather or rope strap and headstall, -- used for leading or tieing a pack animal..
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