Word: airlock
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: air
lock
Definition: A sealed, airtight chamber, such as in a manned spacecraft or submarine, used to provide access to and from the sealed area without allowing air out or water in.
Morphemes:
Affix: air
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀήρ
Language: grc
Decoded: aer
Meaning: wind, atmosphere
Affix: lock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A segment of a canal or other waterway enclosed by gates, used for raising and lowering boats between levels.