Word: downhole
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: down
hole
Definition: Occurring in the drilled bore of an oil well either underground or undersea.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: hole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An excavation pit or trench.