hacking

Getting into a computer or network without permission by breaking its security.

• The company lost customer data through hacking.
• Police arrested two people for hacking into bank systems.
• Can stronger passwords prevent hacking?

Similar words: computer intrusion

Common phrases: computer hacking, hacking attempt, prevent hacking

Solving computer problems in clever, playful ways by understanding how the system works.

• Hacking helped us make the old computer useful again.
• She enjoys creative hacking with cheap electronic parts.
• Their weekend hacking produced a clever new tool.

Common phrases: creative hacking, hardware hacking

A massage action in which someone taps your muscles with the edges of their hands.

• The therapist used hacking on my back.
• Gentle hacking can form part of a massage.
• She demonstrated hacking with the edges of both hands.

Common phrases: hacking massage, gentle hacking

Riding a horse for pleasure, usually along roads or through the countryside.

• We went hacking after breakfast.
• This quiet pony is ideal for hacking.
• Do you prefer hacking or riding in an arena?

Similar words: horse riding

Common phrases: go hacking, hacking trail

Coming in short, rough, repeated bursts, especially a cough.

• He had a hacking cough.
• A hacking laugh came from the next room.
• Her hacking breaths made it hard to speak.

Similar words: harsh, choppy

Common phrases: hacking cough, hacking laugh, hacking breaths