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.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 6
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 6
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of snatch
snatch is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA quick grab or catch.
Example: The leftfielder makes a nice snatch to end the inning.
- nounA competitive weightlifting event in which a barbell is lifted from the platform to locked arms overhead in a smooth continuous movement.
- nounA piece of some sound, usually music or conversation.
Example: I heard a snatch of Mozart as I passed the open window.
- nounThe vulva.
- nounA brief period of exertion.
- nounA catching of the voice.
- nounA hasty snack; a bite to eat.
- nounA quibble.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo grasp and remove quickly.
Example: He snatched up the phone.
- verbTo attempt to seize something suddenly.
Example: to snatch at a rope
- verbTo take or seize hastily, abruptly, or without permission or ceremony.
Example: to snatch a kiss
- verbTo steal.
Example: Someone has just snatched my purse!
- verb(by extension) To take (a victory) at the last moment.
- verbTo do something quickly in the limited time available.
Example: He snatched a glimpse of her while her mother had her back turned.
Words nearby snatch
- snarls
- snarly
- snary
- snash
- snashes
- snast
- snaste
- snasty
- (snatch)
- snatch-
- snatchable
- snatched
- snatcher
- snatchers
- snatches
- snatchier
- snatchiest
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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.