Word: hacking
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hack
ing
Definition: The cuts and grooves made in the metal laps by holding the cutting edge of a steel blade against them while in motion, for the purpose of providing receptacles or pockets for the powders using in cutting and polishing gems.
Morphemes:
Affix: hack
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A tool for chopping.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form uncountable nouns from various parts of speech denoting materials or systems of objects considered collectively.