Word: catchpole
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: catch
pole
Definition: An implement formerly used for seizing and securing a man who would otherwise be out of reach.
Morphemes:
Affix: catch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of seizing or capturing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: capiō
Language: la
Decoded: capio
Meaning: take, capture
Affix: -tō
Language: la
Decoded: -to
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms action nouns from verbs.
Affix: pole
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Originally, a stick; now specifically, a long and slender piece of metal or (especially) wood, used for various construction or support purposes.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pālus
Language: la
Decoded: palus
Meaning: stake, pale, prop, stay