Word: birdsmouth
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: birds
mouth
Definition: A notch cut into the underside of a rafter to ensure that it does not move when resting on the wall plate running across the top of a wall; a similar notch in other timber components.
Morphemes:
Affix: bird
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To bring into prison, to roof.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used in the formation of certain English adverbs.
Affix: mouth
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The crosspiece of a bridle bit, which enters the mouth of an animal.