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cudgel

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
Fig. 1 — . The composing stick. “cudgel” is set in lead; each gap is a place it may break.
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cudgel

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cudgel 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, cudgel is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofcudgel

1noun
  • A short heavy club with a rounded head used as a weapon.

    Example: "The guard hefted his cudgel menacingly and looked at the inmates."

  • Anything that can be used as a threat to force one's will on another.
1verb
  • To strike with a cudgel.

    Example: "The officer was violently cudgeled down in the midst of the rioters."

  • To exercise (one's wits or brains).

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