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Hyphenation of crow's-foot

How to hyphenate crow's-foot

Because it is a word with a single syllable, crow's-foot is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

crow's-foot
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
11
Words Count
2
Characters without spaces Count
11
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: crow's

Definitions of crow's-foot

crow's-foot is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (usually plural) A small wrinkle in the corner of an eye, emblematic of aging.
  • noun
    A triangular embroidery stitch.
  • noun
    A symbol, resembling a bisected equilateral triangle, used in database diagrams to indicate plurality.
  • noun
    A number of lines rove through a long wooden block, supporting the backbone of an awning horizontally.
  • noun
    A caltrop.
  • noun
    A device for supporting a tripod to prevent the legs from slipping.

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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.