Word: tieplate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: tie
plate
Definition: Alternative form of tie plate. A steel plate used on rail tracks between flanged T rail and the crossties.
Morphemes:
Affix: tie
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A horizontal wooden or concrete structural member that supports and ties together rails.
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Plate armour.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλατύς
Language: grc
Decoded: platus
Meaning: broad, flat, wide