Word: swashplate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: swash
plate
Definition: A revolving circular plate, set obliquely on its shaft, and acting as a cam to give a reciprocating motion to a rod in a direction parallel to the shaft.
Morphemes:
Affix: swash
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: An oval figure, whose mouldings are oblique to the axis of the work.
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.