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Hyphenation of snatch

How to hyphenate snatch

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

snatch
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
6
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
6
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: snatch

Definitions of snatch

snatch is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A quick grab or catch.

    Example: The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning.

  • noun
    A competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
  • noun
    A piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.

    Example: I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window.

  • noun
    The vulva.

    Synonyms: cunt, twat

  • noun
    A brief period of exertion.
  • noun
    A catching of the voice.
  • noun
    A hasty snack; a bite to eat.
  • noun
    A quibble.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To grasp and remove quickly.

    Example: He snatched up the phone.

  • verb
    To attempt to seize something suddenly.

    Example: to snatch at a rope

  • verb
    To take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.

    Example: to snatch a kiss

  • verb
    To steal.

    Example: Someone has just snatched my purse!

  • verb
    (by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
  • verb
    To do something quickly in the limited time available.

    Example: He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the process of splitting words into syllables and inserting hyphens between them to facilitate the reading of a text. It is also used to divide words when the word cannot fit on a line.

This technique is particularly helpful in fully justified texts, where it aids in creating a uniform edge along both sides of a paragraph. Hyphenation rules vary among languages and even among different publications within the same language. It's a critical component in typesetting, significantly influencing the aesthetics and readability of printed and digital media. For instance, in compound adjectives like 'long-term solution', hyphens clarify relationships between words, preventing misinterpretation. Moreover, hyphenation can alter meanings: 'recreation' differs from 're-creation'.

With the advent of digital text, hyphenation algorithms have become more sophisticated, though still imperfect, sometimes requiring manual adjustment to ensure accuracy and coherence in text layout. Understanding and correctly applying hyphenation rules is therefore not only a matter of linguistic accuracy but also a key aspect of effective visual communication.