Word: flanger
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: flang
er
Definition: A mechanical device used to remove ice and snow from railway lines.
Morphemes:
Affix: flange
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An external or internal rib or rim, used either to add strength or to hold something in place.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: flanche
Language: fro
Decoded: flanche
Meaning: flank, side
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.