Word: perambulator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: per
am
bu
la
tor
Definition: A surveyor's instrument for measuring distances, consisting of a wheel that rolls over the ground, along with a clockwork apparatus and a dial plate upon which the distance travelled is shown by an index.
Morphemes:
Affix: perambulate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To inspect (an area) on foot.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per-
Language: la
Decoded: per-
Meaning: through, along; during
Affix: ambi-
Language: la
Decoded: ambi-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: ambi-
Affix: *alō
Language: la
Decoded: *alo
Meaning: to wander
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.