Word: cowcatcher
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cow
catch
er
Definition: The V-shaped device on the front of a locomotive (or other large vehicle) shaped so as to push objects on the tracks out of the way, to prevent major damage to the train.
Morphemes:
Affix: cow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chock: a wedge or brake used to stop a machine or car.
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stopping mechanism, especially a clasp which stops something from opening.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms action nouns from verbs.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.