Word: handspike
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hand
spike
Definition: A bar or lever, generally of wood, used in a windlass or capstan, for heaving anchor, and, in modified forms, for various purposes.
Morphemes:
Affix: hand
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The small part of a gunstock near the lock, which is grasped by the hand in taking aim.
Affix: spike
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A piece of pointed metal etc. set with points upward or outward.