Word: switchbacks
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: switch
backs
Definition: Plural of switchback. A route with alternate sharp ascents and descents.
Morphemes:
Affix: switch
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To turn from one railway track to another; to transfer by a switch; generally with off, from, etc.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To go in the reverse direction.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.