scooping
scooping 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, scooping is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofscooping
- To lift, move, or collect with a scoop or as though with a scoop.
Example: "He used both hands to scoop water and splash it on his face."
- To make hollow; to dig out.
Example: "I tried scooping a hole in the sand with my fingers."
- To report on something, especially something worthy of a news article, before (someone else).
Example: "The paper across town scooped them on the City Hall scandal."
- (often with "up") To begin a vocal note slightly below the target pitch and then to slide up to the target pitch, especially in country music.
- To pick (someone) up
Example: "You have a car. Can you come and scoop me?"
- The process or result of something being scooped.
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