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Hyphenation of lob

How to hyphenate lob

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

lob
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
3
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
3
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is:

Definitions of lob

lob is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

    Example: The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

    Example: The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender.

  • verb
    To throw.
  • verb
    To put, place

    Example: Lob it in the pot.

  • verb
    To hit, kick, or throw a ball over another player in a game.
  • verb
    To let fall heavily or lazily.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.