Word: forwards
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: for
wards
Definition: One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).
Morphemes:
Affix: fore-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Positioned at or near the front
Affix: ward
Language: en
Meaning: ward, keeping
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).