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.

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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

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

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.

Words nearby coil

coign
coigne
coigned
coignes
coigning
coigns
coigny
coigue
(coil)
coil-filling
coil-testing
coil-winding
coilability
coiled
coiler
coilers
coiling

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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.