Word: washer
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: wash
er
Definition: A flat disk, placed beneath a nut or at some joint, to distribute pressure, alleviate friction or prevent leakage.
Morphemes:
Affix: wash
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The upper surface of a member or material when given a slope to shed water; hence, a structure or receptacle shaped so as to receive and carry off water.
Affix: -er
Language: en
Meaning: agent noun
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ārius
Language: la
Decoded: -arius
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: -er; Used to form nouns denoting an agent of use, such as a dealer or artisan, from other nouns.