Word: humbucker
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hum
bu
cker
Definition: A pickup, on an electric guitar, that has a pair of coils of reverse polarity connected in series in order to "buck" (in the sense of "resist" or "overcome") the "hum" (unwanted noise).
Morphemes:
Affix: hum
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A phenomenon, or collection of phenomena, involving widespread reports of a persistent and invasive low-frequency humming, rumbling, or droning noise not audible to all people.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: hummen
Language: enm
Decoded: hummen
Meaning: to hum, buzz, drone, make a murmuring sound to cover embarrassment
Affix: buck
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A wood or metal frame used by automotive customizers and restorers to assist in the shaping of sheet metal bodywork. See Street Rodder "Making a Wood Buck".
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: One who enjoys.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.