Word: rudderstocks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ru
dder
stocks
Definition: Plural of rudderstock; a vertical post at the forward edge of a rudder that enables the rudder to pivot
Morphemes:
Affix: rudder
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: h₁reh₁-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: h1reh1-
Meaning: to row
Affix: -þrą
Language: gem-pro
Decoded: -thra
Meaning: -þrą
Affix: stock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The axle attached to the rudder, which transfers the movement of the helm to the rudder.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.