piggyback
piggyback is a polysyllabic word with 3 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, piggyback is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpiggyback
- A ride on somebody's back or shoulders.
- An act or instance of piggybacking.
- To attach or append something to another (usually larger) object or event.
Example: "The popular host can’t claim credit for the trade, though. The idea wasn’t his. He piggybacked off another successful investor who had a history of picking winners."
- To obtain a wireless internet connection by bringing one's own computer within the range of another's wireless connection without that subscriber's permission or knowledge.
- To utilize "last-mile" wiring rented from a larger owner ISP by a smaller ISP.
- To carry someone on the back or shoulders.
- To transport (a lorry/truck) on a flatbed railway waggon
- To enter a secured area at the same time along with someone having authorized access; to tailgate
- On somebody's back or shoulders.
Example: "a piggyback ride"
- Pertaining to transportation of goods where one transportation unit is carried on the back of something else. For example, a truck on a train.
- On somebody's back or shoulders.
Example: "to ride piggyback"
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