Word: backtime
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
time
Definition: To time an item according to the scheduled time of the item that will follow, cutting or padding it as necessary.
Morphemes:
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.
Affix: time
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To keep or beat time; to proceed or move in time.