Word: tailpiece
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tail
piece
Definition: The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
Morphemes:
Affix: tail
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A rope spliced to the strap of a block, by which it may be lashed to anything.
Affix: piece
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: piece
Language: fro
Decoded: piece
PoS: Noun
Meaning: piece, bit, part