Word: flanker
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: flank
er
Definition: A fortification or soldier projecting so as to defend another work or to command the flank of an assailing body.
Morphemes:
Affix: flank
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To defend the flank(s) of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: flanc
Language: fro
Decoded: flanc
PoS: Noun
Meaning: side; flank (anatomy, side of a person)
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person whose occupation is (the noun).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -aris
Language: la
Decoded: -aris
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form an adjective, usually from a noun, indicating a relationship or a pertaining to.