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Hyphenation of deadheads

How to hyphenate deadheads

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

deadheads
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
9
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: deadheads

Definitions of deadheads

deadheads is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A fan of the rock band The Grateful Dead.

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A person either admitted to a theatrical or musical performance without charge, or paid to attend.
  • noun
    An employee of a transportation company, especially a pilot, traveling as a passenger for logistical reasons, for example to return home or travel to their next assignment.
  • noun
    Anyone traveling for free.
  • noun
    A train or truck moved between cities with no passengers or freight, in order to make it available for service.
  • noun
    A person staying at a lodging, such as a hotel or boarding house, without paying rent; freeloader.
  • noun
    A stupid or boring person; dullard.
  • noun
    A tree or tree branch fixed in the bottom of a river or other navigable body of water, partially submerged or rising nearly the surface, by which boats are sometimes pierced and sunk; snag.
  • noun
    Driftwood.
  • noun
    A zombie.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To admit to a performance without charge.
  • verb
    To travel as a deadhead, or non-paying passenger.
  • verb
    To drive an empty vehicle.
  • verb
    To send (a person or message) for free.
  • verb
    To remove spent or dead blossoms from a plant.

    Example: If you deadhead your roses regularly, they will bloom all season.

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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.