Word: pigtail
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pig
tail
Definition: A short length of twisted electrical wire.
Morphemes:
Affix: pig
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A device for cleaning or inspecting the inside of an oil or gas pipeline, or for separating different substances within the pipeline. Named for the pig-like squealing noise made by their progress.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pigge
Language: enm
Decoded: pigge
Meaning: pig, pigling
Affix: tail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rope spliced to the strap of a block, by which it may be lashed to anything.