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Hyphenation of smash-and-grab

How to hyphenate smash-and-grab

Because it is a word with a single syllable, smash-and-grab is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

smash-and-grab
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
14
Words Count
3
Characters without spaces Count
14
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: sma2sh

Definitions of smash-and-grab

smash-and-grab is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A robbery where a window of a shop or other premises is smashed and items are grabbed as quickly as possible.

    Example: a smash and grab raid

  • noun
    (by extension) An act of theft, appropriation, or other form of gaining advantage at another's expense that is done quickly and audaciously.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.