Word: deadwood
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: dead
wood
Definition: Cards in a hand that do not contribute to sets and which are usually counted as points against the player holding the hand.
Morphemes:
Affix: dead
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Lying so near the hole that the player is certain to hole it in the next stroke.
Affix: wood
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Chess pieces.