Word: loggerhead
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: log
ger
head
Definition: A metal tool consisting of a long rod with a bulbous end that is made hot in a fire, then plunged into some material (such as pitch or a liquid) to melt or heat it.
Morphemes:
Affix: log
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Any bulky piece as cut from the above, used as timber, fuel etc.
Affix: -er
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A person or thing that does an action indicated by the root verb; used to form an agent noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives from nouns or numerals.
Affix: head
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The end of a nail, screw, bolt or similar fastener which is opposite the point; usually blunt and relatively wide.