Word: ferreting
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: fe
rre
ting
Definition: Present participle of ferret; hunt with ferrets
Morphemes:
Affix: ferret
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To hunt game with ferrets.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fer
Language: fr
Decoded: fer
PoS: Noun
Meaning: irons, fetters
Affix: -et
Language: fr
Decoded: -et
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: suffix indicating diminution or affection
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.