Word: leadscrew
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: lead
screw
Definition: A screw designed to translate turning motion into linear motion.
Morphemes:
Affix: lead
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The axial distance a screw thread travels in one revolution. It is equal to the pitch times the number of starts.
Affix: screw
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The motion of screwing something; a turn or twist to one side.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrōfa
Language: la
Decoded: scrofa
Meaning: female pig