Word: backplate
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: back
plate
Definition: A rigid metal plate inside the brake drum, which supports the wheel cylinder, brake shoes, and other parts of a drum brake.
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A large shallow vat; a cistern, tub, or trough, used by brewers, distillers, dyers, picklers, gluemakers, and others, for mixing or cooling wort, holding water, hot glue, etc.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bac
Language: fr
Decoded: bac
PoS: Noun
Meaning: vat
Affix: plate
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A weighted disk, usually of metal, with a hole in the center for use with a barbell, dumbbell, or exercise machine.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: plata
Language: la
Decoded: plata
Meaning: silver