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Hyphenation of curling

How to hyphenate curling

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

curling
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: curling

Definitions of curling

curling is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To cause to move in a curve.
  • verb
    To make into a curl or spiral.
  • verb
    To assume the shape of a curl or spiral.
  • verb
    To move in curves.
  • verb
    To take part in the sport of curling.

    Example: I curl at my local club every weekend.

  • verb
    To exercise by bending the arm, wrist, or leg on the exertion against resistance, especially of the biceps.
  • verb
    To twist or form (the hair, etc.) into ringlets.
  • verb
    To deck with, or as if with, curls; to ornament.
  • verb
    To raise in waves or undulations; to ripple.
  • verb
    (hat-making) To shape (the brim of a hat) into a curve.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    The action or motion of something that curls or is curled.

    Example: a scornful curling of the lip

  • noun
    A winter sport where players aim and slide stones down a sheet of ice and attempt to get their color stones closest to the house (a circular target marked on the ice).

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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.