Word: bascule
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: bas
cule
Definition: The portion of a breech-loading firearm that pivots open in order to allow access to the chamber.
Morphemes:
Affix: bascule
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The portion of a breech-loading firearm that pivots open in order to allow access to the chamber.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bas
Language: fr
Decoded: bas
PoS: Noun
Meaning: stocking
Affix: cul
Language: fr
Decoded: cul
PoS: Noun
Meaning: the bottom, rear (of an object)
Affix: -er
Language: fr
Decoded: -er
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Nominal suffix indicating the person who exercises a particular activity.