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gudgeons

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

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gudgeons 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, gudgeons is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofgudgeons

1noun
  • A small freshwater fish, Gobio gobio, that is native to Eurasia.

    Synonyms: goby, wapper

  • Any of various similar small fish of the family Eleotridae, often used as bait.

    Synonyms: "sleeper goby"

  • A person apt to take the bait; one easily cheated or duped; also, an idiot.
  • Something used to lure or tempt; bait, a lure.
1noun
  • A circular or cylindrical fitting, often made of metal, into which a pin or pintle fits to create a hinge or pivoting joint.
  • (specifically) In a vessel with a stern-mounted rudder: the fitting into which the pintle of the rudder fits, allowing the rudder to swing freely.

    Synonyms: brace

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