Word: downsweeps
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: down
sweeps
Definition: Third-person singular of downsweep. The downward motion of a swimmer's arm.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: sweep
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move through a (horizontal) arc or similar long stroke.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the third-person singular indicative present tense of verbs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -es
Language: enm
Decoded: -es
Meaning: third person singular ending of verbs