Word: mouthguard
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: mouth
guard
Definition: A device that fits into the mouth over one or both arches of teeth, which is usually made of plastic. They may be used to protect aginst injury during sport or fighting, or may serve a medical purpose.
Morphemes:
Affix: mouth
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To examine the teeth of.
Affix: guard
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something worn to protect part of the body, e.g. the shins in cricket.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: guarde
Language: fro
Decoded: guarde
Meaning: a guardian, warden, keeper