2syllables
sixes
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sixes 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, sixes is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsixes
1noun
- The digit or figure 6.
- (by ellipsis of six o'clock) Rear, behind (rear side of something).
Example: "cover my six"
- An event whereby a batsman hits a ball which does not bounce before passing over a boundary in the air, resulting in an award of 6 runs for the batting team.
- A touchdown.
- Small beer sold at six shillings per barrel.
1noun
- A pair of sixes.
- Short for six of one, half a dozen of the other.
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