Word: patdown
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pat
down
Definition: An act of patting somebody's clothes to check for concealed weapons, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: pat
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To (gently) tap the flat of one's hand on a person or thing.
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Specifically, to cause (something in the air) to fall to the ground; to bring down (with a missile etc.).