Word: crosspiece
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cross
piece
Definition: A bar or timber connecting two knightheads or two bitts; a timber over the windlass, with pins for belaying the running rigging.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: across.
Affix: piece
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A gun; a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: piece
Language: fro
Decoded: piece
PoS: Noun
Meaning: piece, bit, part