Word: speedskates
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: speed
skates
Definition: Third-person singular of speedskate. A type of ice skate used in speedskating, with a long blade attached to the sole of the boot via two pillars, at the heel and ball of the foot.
Morphemes:
Affix: speed
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To go fast; a small, fast boat designed with a long narrow platform and a planing hull to enable it to reach high speeds
Affix: skate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs