Word: handguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hand
guard
Definition: A guard on the front of a weapon for hand and finger protection, or to allow for attachments to the weapon.
Morphemes:
Affix: hand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a sword that protects the wielder's hand.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper