Word: hogback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hog
back
Definition: A hogframe. A trussed frame extending fore and aft, usually above deck, and intended to increase the longitudinal strength and stiffness, used chiefly in American river and lake steamers.
Morphemes:
Affix: hog
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the effect of the middle of the hull of a ship rising while the ends droop
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.