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Hyphenation of coil

How to hyphenate coil

Because it is a word with a single syllable, coil is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

coil
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
4
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of coil

coil is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    Something wound in the form of a helix or spiral.

    Example: the sinuous coils of a snake

  • noun
    Any intrauterine device (Abbreviation: IUD)—the first IUDs were coil-shaped.
  • noun
    A coil of electrically conductive wire through which electricity can flow.

    Synonyms: inductor

  • noun
    Entanglement; perplexity.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To wind or reel e.g. a wire or rope into regular rings, often around a centerpiece.

    Example: A simple transformer can be made by coiling two pieces of insulated copper wire around an iron heart.

  • verb
    To wind into loops (roughly) around a common center.

    Example: The sailor coiled the free end of the hawser on the pier.

  • verb
    To wind cylindrically or spirally.

    Example: The snake coiled itself before springing.

  • verb
    To encircle and hold with, or as if with, coils.

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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.