Word: blowback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: blow
back
Definition: A type of action where the pressure from the fired cartridge blows a sliding mechanism backward to extract the fired cartridge, chamber another cartridge, and cock the hammer.
Morphemes:
Affix: blow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The act of striking or hitting.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The side of a blade opposite the side used for cutting.