Word: pointwork
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: point
work
Definition: The engineering of sets of points on a railway, tramway, etc.
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A railroad switch. A set of points.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: work
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To operate in a certain place, area, or speciality.