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yacc

Description:

yacc, short for Yet Another Compiler Compiler, is a computer program that generates a parser for context-free grammars. It is widely used for compiler construction and it works in combination with a lexical analyzer like Lex.

Senses and Usages:

Noun: yacc

1. (Computing) A computer program that generates parsers for context-free grammars.

Example sentence: You can use yacc to generate a parser for your compiler project.

Verb: yacc

1. (Computing) To generate a parser for a context-free grammar using a program like yacc.

Example sentence: The developers yacced their grammar and then started working on the lexer.

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