Word: whipsaw
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: whip
saw
Definition: To cause (a trader) to lose potential profit by buying shares just before the price falls, or by selling them just before the price rises.
Morphemes:
Affix: whip
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A purchase in which one block is used to gain a 2:1 mechanical advantage.
Affix: saw
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A saying or proverb.