Word: whipsaw
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: whip
saw
Definition: Of a trade union: to coerce employers into capitulating by bringing them the news that other (more easily convinced) employers have already done so.
Morphemes:
Affix: whip
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hoist or purchase by means of a whip.
Affix: saw
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A saying or proverb.