Word: blockfaces
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: block
fa
ces
Definition: Plural of blockface. The side of a block that faces a given street.
Morphemes:
Affix: block
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bloc
Language: fro
Decoded: bloc
Meaning: log, block
Affix: face
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc; to put a facing upon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: faciēs
Language: la
Decoded: facies
Meaning: form, appearance
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.