Word: tailgate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tail
gate
Definition: Either of the downstream gates in a canal lock.
Morphemes:
Affix: tail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rope spliced to the strap of a block, by which it may be lashed to anything.
Affix: gate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In a lock tumbler, the opening for the stump of the bolt to pass through or into.