hacking

[hak-ing]

noun

1. replacement of a single course of stonework by two or more lower courses.

hacking

/ ˈhækɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a cough) harsh, dry, and spasmodic

Word History and Origins

Origin of hacking¹

1400–50; late Middle English, in literal sense. See hack ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Two teenagers accused of being involved in hacking Transport for London's computers have both pleaded not guilty to computer hacking charges during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court.

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I grab the hilt and start hacking my way forward, using it as a makeshift hatchet.

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But hacking incidents like these are still reported.

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These are understood to include the costs of bringing in outside consultants and other support in response to the hacking attack.

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Anthropic said it discovered the hacking attempts in mid-September.

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