rummages
rummages 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, rummages is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofrummages
- A thorough search, usually resulting in disorder.
Example: "Have a rummage through the attic and see if you can find anything worth selling."
- Commotion; disturbance.
- A disorganized collection of miscellaneous objects; a jumble.
- A place or room for the stowage of cargo in a ship.
- The act of stowing cargo; the pulling and moving about of packages incident to close stowage.
Synonyms: romage
- To arrange (cargo, goods, etc.) in the hold of a ship; to move or rearrange such goods.
- To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
Example: "After the long voyage, the customs officers rummaged the ship."
- To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.
Example: "She rummaged her purse in search of the keys."
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