Word: pickguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pick
guard
Definition: A piece of flat material placed beneath the strings of a guitar (or similar instrument) to protect the surface from being scratched by a plectrum (or similar device)
Morphemes:
Affix: pick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper