nettling
nettling 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, nettling is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofnettling
- Of the nettle plant and similar physical causes, to sting, causing a rash in someone.
Example: "The children were badly nettled after playing in the field."
- To pique, irritate, vex or provoke.
- (ropemaking) A process, resembling splicing, by which two ropes are joined so as to form one rope.
- The process of tying together the ends of yarns in pairs, to prevent tangling.
- The process of stinging somebody with nettles.
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