Word: reefpoints
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: reef
points
Definition: Plural of reefpoint. Any of a series of short ropes attached to a sail that are used to secure it when reefed.
Morphemes:
Affix: reef
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A chain or range of rocks, sand, or coral lying at or near the surface of the water.
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A short piece of cordage used in reefing sails.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form plurals of foreign words, to clarify pronunciation, such as “banana’s” or “pasta’s”.