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Hyphenation of chockablock

How to hyphenate chockablock

chockablock is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the precise hyphenation for the word you've entered. This method guarantees that your text is hyphenated correctly and conforms to established linguistic norms. chockablock is hyphenated as:

chock-ablock
Syllables Count
2
Characters Count
11
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
11
Hyphens Count
1
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ch4o2ck3ab4l2ock

Definitions of chockablock

chockablock is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    (of a ship's hoisting tackle) Having the blocks drawn close together so no further movement is possible, as when the tackle is hauled to the utmost.
  • adjective
    (by extension) Jammed tightly together; very crowded; completely filled or stuffed.

    Example: Some of Sardinia's gorgeous seaside towns have lately been invaded by builders who erected chockablock housing that catered to middle-income tourists but threatened to spoil the landscape.

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    In a crowded manner; as completely or closely as possible.

    Example: His study had books stacked chockablock on every shelf.

Words nearby chockablock

  • chobdar
  • chobie
  • choca
  • chocalho
  • chocard
  • chocho
  • chochos
  • chock
  • (chockablock)
  • chocked
  • chocker
  • chockful
  • chocking
  • chockler
  • chockman
  • chocks
  • chockstone

What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.