CB

noun
Elementary
1

Initialism of citizens' band.

2

Abbreviation of citizens' band radio.

3

Initialism of competition best or championship best.

4

Initialism of conduction band.

5

The United States Navy hull classification symbol for a large cruiser.

6

Initialism of construction battalion.

7

Initialism of confined to barracks.

8

Initialism of continental breakfast.

9

Initialism of centre of buoyancy.

10

Initialism of centre-back, a defensive position.

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

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