Word: ringfencing
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ring
fen
cing
Definition: Present participle of ringfence. To require workers to remain in (particular types of work), as during wartime.
Morphemes:
Affix: ring
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To attach a ring to, especially for identification.
Affix: fence
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To enclose, contain or separate by building fence.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.