exploit
Other forms: exploits; exploited; exploiting
An exploit is a heroic act or notable deed. The King Arthur legends are full of stories of the exploits of the Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Lancelot and King Arthur himself.
This noun is from Middle English expleit, "outcome," from Latin explicitus, "unfolded, set forth." The verb exploit means to use someone or something, usually selfishly or for profit. Workers who are tired of being exploited by factory owners form unions that allow them to stand together as a powerful force.
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use or manipulate to one's advantage
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work excessively hard
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draw from; make good use of
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a notable achievementtypes:derring-dobrave and heroic featshit(baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)stunta difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attentiontour de forcea masterly or brilliant featbase hit, safety(baseball) the successful act of striking a baseball in such a way that the batter reaches base safelyRussian roulettea stunt in which you spin the cylinder of a revolver that is loaded with only one bullet and then point the muzzle at your head and pull the triggertype of:
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