5 letter words with A and C and K

Dictionary Entry: Backs 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: The rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips.
• Verb: Move to the rear of something, or support or assist someone.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /bæks/
• UK: /baks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "backs" has Old English roots, derived from the Proto-Germanic word "bakam" which means "back of the body." The noun form refers to the rear surface of the human body, while the verb form can mean to move to the rear of something or to support someone. The word is commonly used in everyday language and appears in a variety of contexts, such as sports, anatomy, and everyday conversation.

5. Synonyms:

For the noun form, synonyms include "spine," "vertebrae," and "dorsum." For the verb form, synonyms include "support," "assist," and "back up."

6. Related Words:

• Becks
• Hacks
• Jacks
• Lacks
• Macks

7. Example Sentences:

• The football player hurt his back during the game. (noun)
• She backed away slowly from the angry dog. (verb)

Definition of Slack 1. Parts of Speech

Slack is a noun, adjective, and verb.

2. Definitions

As a noun, slack means the quality of being loose or not tight, or a period of low activity. As an adjective, slack means not tight or firm, or lacking in activity or energy. As a verb, slack means to loosen or reduce tension or activity.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /slæk/

UK: /slak/

4. Origin and Usage

The word slack originated in Middle English, and it has been used in English since the 14th century. It has various meanings depending on the context. In sailing, slack refers to a period of time when the wind is not blowing hard. In business, slack refers to a period of time when there is a low level of activity. In a physical sense, slack refers to a lack of tension or firmness.

5. Synonyms

Loose, relaxed, inactive, slow, sluggish, easy, effortless.

6. Related Words

Black, stack, track, snack, crack.

7. Example Sentences

• The rope was slack and needed to be tightened.
• He was feeling slack after a long day at work.
• The manager gave the team some slack during the slow season.
• She slackened her pace as she approached the finish line.

Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definitions:

• Noun: a group of items wrapped or tied together for easy carrying; a group of animals, especially wolves, living and hunting together; a set of playing cards; a package of goods or merchandise
• Verb: to put items into a container, especially for transportation; to form a group or team; to put on a particular type of clothing or equipment; to fill a space or container tightly

Pronunciations:

• US: /pæks/
• UK: /pæks/

Origin and Usage: The noun "packs" comes from the Middle Dutch word "pac", meaning "bundle". The verb "packs" comes from the Middle English word "pakken", meaning "to pack, to bundle". The word is commonly used in everyday language to refer to a group of items or animals, or to the act of putting items into a container.

Synonyms:

• Noun: bundle, group, set, collection
• Verb: load, stuff, fill, cram

Related Words: stack, track, wacks, whack

Example Sentences:

• Noun: The hiker carried a pack on his back containing food, water, and a first-aid kit. The pack of wolves roamed through the forest, hunting for prey. She shuffled the cards and dealt a pack to each player. The store sold packs of gum at the checkout counter.
• Verb: He packed his suitcase with clothes and toiletries for his trip. The soccer coach packed the teams equipment into the van. She packed her camera and bin

Word: Hacks 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• Noun: A person who is incompetent or unskilled at a particular activity.
• Noun: A rough cut or blow.
• Verb: Cut or chop roughly.
• Verb: Use a computer to gain unauthorized access to data in a system.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /hæks/
• UK: /haks/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "hacks" originated from the Old English word "haccian" which means "to cut." It was first used as a noun in the 18th century to describe a horse that was unfit for riding. Later on, it was used to describe a person who is unskilled or incompetent at a particular activity. The verb form of "hacks" was first used in the 19th century to describe the act of cutting roughly. In modern times, "hacks" is commonly used to describe unauthorized access to computer data.

5. Synonyms:

• Amateur
• Incompetent
• Novice
• Unskilled
• Butcher
• Chop
• Cut
• Slash

6. Related Words:

• Chops
• Clash
• Couch
• Cough
• Craft

7. Example Sentences:

• The new intern is a complete hack and can even answer the phone properly.
• The boxer received

Crake

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A bird of the rail family, typically with brown and buff plumage and a short bill.

Pronunciations: US: /kreɪk/, UK: /kreɪk/

Origin and Usage: The word "crake" originated from Middle English "crak" which means "a loud noise or report". The word "crake" was first used to describe a bird of the rail family in the 16th century.

Synonyms: Corncrake, landrail, and rail.

Related Words: Crack, creak, cramp, crane, and crash.

Example Sentences:

• The crake is a small bird that is often found in wetlands.
• The corncrake is a type of crake that is known for its distinctive call.
• Crakes are often difficult to spot because they are shy and elusive.
• During the breeding season, crakes can be heard calling at night.
• The crake is an important indicator species for wetland conservation.