Word: minelayer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mine
lay
er
Definition: A ship capable of laying mines.
Morphemes:
Affix: mine
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: mine
Language: fro
Decoded: mine
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To sow mines (the explosive devices) in (an area).
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An animal's lair.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person whose occupation is (the noun).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.