Word: firebacks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fi
re
backs
Definition: Plural of fireback. A piece of iron that fits into the back of a fireplace to distribute the heat and keep the brick from cracking.
Morphemes:
Affix: fire
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire).
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make a back for; to furnish with a back.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).