2syllables
punching
Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.
punching 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, punching is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofpunching
1verb
- To strike with one's fist.
Example: "If she punches me, I'm gonna break her nose."
- (of cattle) To herd.
- To operate (a device or system) by depressing a button, key, bar, or pedal, or by similar means.
- To enter (information) on a device or system.
- To hit (a ball or similar object) with less than full force.
Example: "He punched a hit into shallow left field."
- To make holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc)
- To thrust against; to poke.
Example: "to punch one with the end of a stick or the elbow"
1verb
- To employ a punch to create a hole in or stamp or emboss a mark on something.
- To mark a ticket.
1noun
- (gerund of punch) An incident in which someone is punched
- The process of making holes in something (rail ticket, leather belt, etc).
Nearby Words
17 wordsTrending in English (US)
Terms getting hyphenated by users right now.