Word: turtleback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tur
tle
back
Definition: A convex deck at the bow or stern of a vessel, designed to shed seawater quickly.
Morphemes:
Affix: turtle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: tortüe
Language: fro
Decoded: tortue
PoS: Noun
Meaning: turtle or tortoise
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.