Word: crossbow
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: cross
bow
Definition: A portable ballista that can be held in the hand.
Morphemes:
Affix: cross
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A pass in which the ball travels from by one touchline across the pitch.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crux
Language: la
Decoded: crux
PoS: Noun
Meaning: gallows bird; one who deserves to be hanged
Affix: bow
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material whose ends are connected by a string, used for shooting arrows.