Word: backplates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
plates
Definition: Plural of backplate; plate armor protecting the back; worn as part of a cuirass
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The part of a piece of clothing which covers the back.
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Plate armour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλατύς
Language: grc
Decoded: platus
Meaning: broad, flat, wide
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.