Hairball hacker Crossword Clue

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Hairball hacker Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
2. feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
(verb)
1. eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
2. beat with a cat-o’-nine-tails

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

HAIRBALL (noun)
1. a compact mass of hair that forms in the alimentary canal (especially in the stomach of animals as a result of licking fur)
HACKER (noun)
1. one who works hard at boring tasks
2. a programmer for whom computing is its own reward; may enjoy the challenge of breaking into other computers but does no harm

Hint 3: Anagram

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