Word: mineshaft
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mine
shaft
Definition: A vertical hole through the strata to reach the mineral which is being mined.
Morphemes:
Affix: mine
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mine
Language: fro
Decoded: mine
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation from which ore or solid minerals are taken, especially one consisting of underground tunnels.
Affix: shaft
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine