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truncheon

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

truncheon

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

truncheon is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, truncheon is hyphenated as:

Definitions oftruncheon

1noun
  • A fragment or piece broken off from something, especially a broken-off piece of a spear or lance.
  • The shaft of a spear.
  • A short staff, a club; a cudgel.
  • A baton, or military staff of command, now especially the stick carried by a police officer.
  • A stout stem, as of a tree, with the branches lopped off, to produce rapid growth.
  • A penis.
1verb
  • To strike with a truncheon.

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