Word: backwashers
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
wa
shers
Definition: Plural of backwasher. A machine used for washing wool after carding to remove the impurities.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a piece of clothing which covers the back.
Affix: wash
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A liquid used for washing.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.