Word: pushback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: push
back
Definition: The act of repelling an enemy, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: push
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short, directed application of force; an act of pushing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: poche
Language: fr
Decoded: poche
PoS: Noun
Meaning: ladle (container used in a foundry to transport and pour out molten metal)
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Effort, usually physical.