Word: letterbox
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: let
ter
box
Definition: To transfer a widescreen motion picture to home video formats while preserving the original aspect ratio, with the placing of black bars above and below the picture area.
Morphemes:
Affix: letter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To print, inscribe, or paint letters on something.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: littera
Language: la
Decoded: littera
Meaning: letter of the alphabetepistle
Affix: box
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Preceded by the: television.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: box
Language: enm
Decoded: box
Meaning: a blow; a stroke with a weapon