hyphen

Noun
  1. A punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text (synset 106856198)
    is a type of: punctuation, punctuation mark - the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases
    same as: dash
Verb
  1. Divide or connect with a hyphen (synset 201704185)
    "hyphenate these words and names"
    is a type of: spell, write - write or name the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word)
    same as: hyphenate

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