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(en-jamb-ment) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. a continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line of poetry.

Example Sentence

We needed some advice on how to use enjambment a little more effectively.

More Example Sentences

Enjambment helps the poem flow smoothly.

Synonyms

run-on line; continuation; overflow

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