lockups
lockups 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, lockups is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflockups
- A jail cell, or a period of incarceration.
Example: "He's in lockup for 30 days for drunk and disorderly."
- A storage unit with a door secured by a padlock or deadbolt; a garage
Example: "Joe keeps his other car in a lockup downtown."
- A device for locking type into position for printing.
- (by extension) A fixed layout involving one or more logos and possibly related text.
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