to hack
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8.5
- verb
- /hæk/
:
dar una patada en la espinilla
- Once you learn how to play defense without hacking everyone who comes near you, you can actually stay on the court, which is very important when it comes to playing basketball.
Examples
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In the final minutes of the match, he got hacked by the defender as he attempted to score a goal.
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"Every time we'd line up against each other for a face-off during our (2012 playoff) series, instead of going for the puck when it was dropped, he'd hack me across the wrists.
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During the game, many players resorted to hacking their opponents to gain control of the ball.
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She was hacked on the shins by an aggressive player, earning a foul for the other team.
Synonyms
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3.2
To kick someone or something with force
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Offensive
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8.6
A politician who works for their party or friends to benefit themselves
A hand saw with a thin blade and many small teeth for cutting metal and other hard materials
How Hard
Surface Forms
Etymology
To hack someone on the shins (kick) comes from the older idea of 'to strike' or hit roughly, so 'hack' here means a sharp, rough blow to the legs.