Word: backstep
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
step
Definition: To recede in an abrupt fashion due to marine transgression.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: So as shrink, recede or move aside, or cause to do so.
Affix: step
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To walk slowly, gravely, or resolutely.