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hobnail

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "hobnail" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

hobnail

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

hobnail 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, hobnail is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofhobnail

1noun
  • A short nail with a thick head, typically used in boot soles.
  • A clownish person; a rustic.
1verb
  • To fit with hobnails.

    Example: "a machine for the hobnailing of shoes"

  • To tread down roughly, as with hobnailed shoes.

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