Word: controller
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
trol
ler
Definition: An iron block, usually bolted to a ship's deck, for controlling the running out of a chain cable. The links of the cable tend to drop into hollows in the block, and thus hold fast until disengaged.
Morphemes:
Affix: control
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to hold in check, to curb, to restrain
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against, opposite
Affix: rotulus
Language: ML.
Decoded: rotulus
PoS: Noun
Meaning: a small wheel; roll
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Person or thing connected with.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.