Word: ridgeropes
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ri
dger
opes
Definition: Plural of ridgerope. A lifeline.
Morphemes:
Affix: ridge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To form into a ridge
Affix: rope
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.
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.