Hyphenation of clotheslines
How to hyphenate clotheslines
Because it is a word with a single syllable, clotheslines is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 12
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 12
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of clotheslines
clotheslines is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA rope or cord tied up outdoors to hang clothes on so they can dry.
Synonyms: "washing line"
Example: Hang this towel out on the clothesline for me.
- nounA structure with multiple cords for the same purpose, such as a Hills hoist.
- nounThe act of knocking a person over by striking his or her upper body or neck with one's arm, as if he or she had run into a low clothesline.
Words nearby clotheslines
- clothes-washing
- clothesbag
- clothesbasket
- clothesbrush
- clotheshorse
- clotheshorses
- clothesless
- clothesline
- (clotheslines)
- clothesman
- clothesmen
- clothesmonger
- clothespin
- clothespins
- clothespress
- clothespresses
- clothesyard
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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.