Word: backfire
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
fire
Definition: To fire in the opposite direction, for example due to an obstruction in the barrel.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To go in the reverse direction.
Affix: fire
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To drive away by setting a fire.