Word: ligator
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
ga
tor
Definition: A surgical instrument for ligating, or for placing and fastening a ligature.
Morphemes:
Affix: ligate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To bind with a ligature or bandage.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ligātus
Language: la
Decoded: ligatus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: bandaged, wrapped, having been bandaged.
Affix: -or
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Creates an agent noun, indicating a person who does something.