bible

/ˈbaɪbəl/noun
Early Childhood
1

Alternative letter-case form of Bible (“a specific version, edition, translation, or copy of the Christian religious text”).

2

Alternative letter-case form of Bible (“the analogous holy book of another religion”).

3

A comprehensive manual that describes something, or a publication with a loyal readership.

4

K&R

5

Ellipsis of pitch bible.

6

A binder containing copies of the most important documents for a particular matter.

7

Synonym of holystone: a piece of sandstone used for scouring wooden decks on ships.

8

A compilation of problems and solutions from previous years of a given course, used by some students to cheat on tests or assignments.

9

Omasum, the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants

10

The upper part of a pin-tumbler lock, containing the driver pins and springs.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing