Word: screwback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: screw
back
Definition: The effect of putting backspin on the cue ball.
Morphemes:
Affix: screw
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To screw back. To cue the cue ball in such a way as to impart backspin. On impact, the ball will follow a reverse trajectory according to the spin.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: scrōfa
Language: la
Decoded: scrofa
Meaning: female pig
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In some team sports, a position behind most players on the team.