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Hyphenation of squeezes

How to hyphenate squeezes

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

squeezes
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
8
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
8
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: squeezes

Definitions of squeezes

squeezes is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

  • noun
    A close or tight fit.
  • noun
    A difficult position.

    Example: I'm in a tight squeeze right now when it comes to my free time.

  • noun
    A hug or other affectionate grasp.

    Example: a gentle squeeze on the arm

  • noun
    A romantic partner.

    Example: I want to be your main squeeze.

  • noun
    An illicit alcoholic drink made by squeezing Sterno through cheesecloth, etc., and mixing the result with fruit juice.
  • noun
    The act of bunting in an attempt to score a runner from third.

    Example: The game ended in exciting fashion with a failed squeeze.

  • noun
    A play that forces an opponent to discard a card that gives up one or more tricks.
  • noun
    A traversal of a narrow passage.

    Example: It was a tight squeeze, but I got through to the next section of the cave.

  • noun
    (epigraphy) An impression of an inscription formed by pressing wet paper onto the surface and peeling off when dry.

    Example: The light not being good enough for photography, I took a squeeze of the stone.

  • noun
    The gradual closing of workings by the weight of the overlying strata.
  • noun
    A bribe or fee paid to a middleman, especially in China; the practice of requiring such a bribe or fee.

Definition 1 as verb

  • verb
    To apply pressure to from two or more sides at once.

    Example: I squeezed the ball between my hands.

  • verb
    To embrace closely; to give a tight hug to.
  • verb
    To fit into a tight place.

    Example: Can you squeeze through that gap?

  • verb
    To remove something with difficulty, or apparent difficulty.

    Example: He squeezed some money out of his wallet.

  • verb
    To put in a difficult position by presenting two or more choices.

    Example: I'm being squeezed between my job and my volunteer work.

  • verb
    To oppress with hardships, burdens, or taxes; to harass.
  • verb
    To attempt to score a runner from third by bunting.

    Example: Jones squeezed in Smith with a perfect bunt.

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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.