Word: recoil
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: re
coil
Definition: An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
Morphemes:
Affix: recoil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An escapement in which, after each beat, the scape-wheel recoils slightly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: re-
Language: fr
Decoded: re-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: re-
Affix: cul
Language: fr
Decoded: cul
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the bottom, rear (of an object)
Affix: -er
Language: fr
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Nominal suffix indicating the person who exercises a particular activity.