Word: fiddleback
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: fid
dle
back
Definition: A feature of maple wood where the fibers are distorted in an undulating chatoyant pattern.
Morphemes:
Affix: fiddle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A kind of dock (Rumex pulcher) with leaves shaped like the musical instrument.
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To brace the yards so that the wind presses on the front of the sail, to slow the ship.