Word: countershafts
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: coun
ter
shafts
Definition: Plural of countershaft;  also called a countershaft, is a common mechanical design component used to transfer or synchronize rotational force in a machine
Morphemes:
Affix: counter-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: in opposition to
Etymology Compounds: Affix: contra
Language: la
Decoded: contra
Meaning: against
Affix: shaft
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A vertical passage housing a lift or elevator; a liftshaft.
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form regular plurals of nouns.