Word: tripcock
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: trip
cock
Definition: A train-mounted safety device which interacts with a trackside device to stop a train automatically if it passes a signal at danger (showing a red aspect).
Morphemes:
Affix: trip
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A mechanical cutout device.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: triper
Language: fro
Decoded: triper
Meaning: to hop or dance around, strike with the feet
Affix: cock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: coque
Language: fro
Decoded: coque
Meaning: a type of small boat