Word: crossties
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cro
ssties
Definition: Plural of crosstie; one of the cross braces that support the rails on a railway track
Morphemes:
Affix: crosstie
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Alternative form of cross-tie. A sleeper supporting and connecting the rails, and holding them in place.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).