Word: flanker
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: flank
er
Definition: To defend by lateral fortifications.
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 or thing to which the root verb can satisfactorily be done.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.