Word: downsweeps
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: down
sweeps
Definition: Plural of downsweep. The downward motion of a swimmer's arm.
Morphemes:
Affix: down-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: lower position or direction, literally or figuratively.
Affix: sweep
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A throw or takedown that primarily uses the legs to attack an opponent's legs.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form the plural of nouns that correctly take just an "s" in the plural. See greengrocer’s apostrophe.