Word: pressback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: press
back
Definition: A wooden chair of the Victorian period, having a pattern pressed into the crest rail and/or splat by means of a steam press.
Morphemes:
Affix: press
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device used to apply pressure to an item.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: press
Language: en
Decoded: press
Meaning: press release/press conference
Affix: -er
Language: en
Decoded: -er
Meaning: Variety -er
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.