Word: bouncedown
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bounc
edown
Definition: The throwing of the ball down onto the ground by the umpire, after which the ruckmen from opposing teams battle for control of the ball.
Morphemes:
Affix: bounce
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A change of direction of motion after hitting the ground or an obstacle.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bunsen
Language: enm
Decoded: bunsen
Meaning: to beat, thump
Affix: down
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To render (the ball) dead, typically by touching the ground while in possession.