sallying
sallying 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, sallying is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsallying
- To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
Example: "A feeding strategy of some birds is to sally out from a perch to snatch an insect and then returning to the same or a different perch."
- To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
Example: "As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action. - William Manchester"
- To venture off the beaten path.
- The act of one who sallies.
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