Word: shatterbox
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sha
tter
box
Definition: A device for mechanically pulverizing a sample of material, used by scientists.
Morphemes:
Affix: shatter
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to smash, or break into tiny pieces.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: schateren
Language: enm
Decoded: schateren
Meaning: to scatter, dash
Affix: box
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A cylindrical casing around the axle of a wheel, a bearing, a mechanical, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: box
Language: enm
Decoded: box
Meaning: a blow; a stroke with a weapon