Word: reprimer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
prim
er
Definition: A machine or implement for applying fresh primers to spent cartridge shells, so that the shells may be used again.
Morphemes:
Affix: re-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: again, anew
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: la
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: back, backwards
Affix: prime
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To apply priming to (a musket or cannon); to apply a primer to (a metallic cartridge).
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form nouns shorter than more formal synonyms.