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scotched

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "scotched" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
8 characters
English (US)
1syllable

scotched

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Because it is a word with a single syllable, scotched is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofscotched

1verb
  • To cut or score; to wound superficially.
  • To prevent (something) from being successful.

    Synonyms: foil, "put the kibosh on", thwart

    Example: "The rain scotched his plans of going to the beach."

  • To debunk or discredit an idea or rumor.

    Example: "The prime minister scotched rumors of his resignation."

  • To block a wheel or other round object.

    Synonyms: block, chock

    Example: "The workers stopped the rig on an incline and scotched the wheels."

  • To dress (stone) with a pick or pointed instrument.
  • To beat yarn in order to break up slugs and align the threads.

    Example: "Yarn is scotched immediately after it has been dried and while it is still warm. http//www.google.com/patents?id=DXdGAAAAEBAJ&pg=PP3&vq=scotched&dq=scotching"

  • To clothe or cover up.
1verb
  • (Australian rhyming slang) To rape.

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