Word: propeller
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: pro
pel
ler
Definition: A mechanical device with evenly-shaped blades that turn on a shaft to push against air or water, especially one used to propel an aircraft or boat.
Morphemes:
Affix: propel
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: prō-
Language: la
Decoded: pro-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: forward direction, forward movement
Affix: pellō
Language: la
Decoded: pello
Meaning: push, drive
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.