Word: bedplates
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bed
plates
Definition: Plural of bedplate. The foundation framing or piece, by which the other parts are supported and held in place; the bed.
Morphemes:
Affix: bed
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To furnish with a bed or bedding.
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A horizontal framing member at the top or bottom of a group of vertical studs.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: πλατύς
Language: grc
Decoded: platus
Meaning: broad, flat, wide
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).