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creepers

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "creepers" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

creepers

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creepers is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, creepers is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcreepers

1noun
  • A person or a thing that crawls or creeps.
  • (often in the plural) A one-piece garment for infants designed to facilitate access to the wearer's diaper.
  • A device which allows a small child to safely roam around a room from a seated or standing position.
  • A metal plate with spikes, designed to be worn with shoes to prevent slipping.
  • A spur-like device strapped to the boot to facilitate climbing.
  • (chiefly in the plural) A small low iron, or dog, between the andirons.
  • An instrument with iron hooks or claws for dredging up items from a well or other water.
  • Any device for causing material to move steadily from one part of a machine to another, such as an apron in a carding machine, or an inner spiral in a grain screen.
  • Any plant (as ivy or periwinkle) that grows by creeping; especially a climbing plant of the genus Parthenocissus.
  • A treecreeper.
  • A small four-hooked grapnel used to recover objects dropped onto the sea bed.
  • The lowest gear of a tractor or truck.

    Synonyms: "creeper gear", "creeper shift"

  • A low-profile wheeled platform whereupon an auto mechanic may lie on their back and gain better access to the underbody of a vehicle.
  • A person who creeps people out; a creepy person.

    Example: "Don't go to a nightclub to find a boyfriend. They're all creepers there."

  • A kind of shoe, usually with a suede upper and a thick crepe sole, associated with various 20th-century subcultures.
  • A ball that travels low, near ground level.
1interjection
  • An expression of surprise, fear, or excitement

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