hacking
n.— «Biologists used a technique called “hacking” where immature eagles were placed in remote parts of the island and fed until they became acclimated and could hunt on their own.» —“Bald eagle sighting” Bear Valley News (Big Bear Lake, California) June 7, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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