Word: strongbacks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: strong
backs
Definition: Plural of strongback. A load-bearing post with a T-shaped cross-section, where the short T-tail prevents bowing of the long post.
Morphemes:
Affix: strong
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Capable of withstanding great physical force.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Upper part of a natural object which is considered to resemble an animal's back.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.