Word: ballcock
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: ball
cock
Definition: A floating sphere, attached to a lever, that controls the level of liquid in a cistern.
Morphemes:
Affix: ball
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: bal
Language: fr
Decoded: bal
PoS: Noun
Meaning: dance party, ball
Affix: cock
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: coque
Language: fro
Decoded: coque
Meaning: a type of small boat