Word: pointwork
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: point
work
Definition: Alternative form of pointework. Dancing en pointe.
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of pointing, as of the foot downward in certain dance positions.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: work
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To move in an agitated manner.