Word: deadsticks
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: dead
sticks
Definition: Third-person singular of deadstick. To present the lure either by casting or a vertical drop and allow the bait to remain motionless for an extended period before retrieval.
Morphemes:
Affix: dead
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To make dead; to deaden; to deprive of life, force, or vigour.
Affix: stick
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The amount of fishing line resting on the water surface before a cast; line stick.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: stikke
Language: enm
Decoded: stikke
Meaning: stick, rod, twig
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