Hyphenation of torpedoes

How to hyphenate torpedoes

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

torpedoes

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: torpedoes

Definitions of torpedoes

torpedoes is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An electric ray of the genus Torpedo.
noun
A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon.
noun
A submarine sandwich.
noun
A naval mine.
noun
An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo.
noun
A professional gunman or assassin.
noun
A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it.
noun
A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object.
noun
An automobile with a torpedo body.
noun
(usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe.
noun
(usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple.
noun
A marijuana cigarette.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship.
verb
To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes.
verb
To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack.

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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.