horn

/hɔːn/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A hard growth of keratin that protrudes from the top of the head of certain animals, usually paired.

2

Any similar real or imaginary growth or projection such as the elongated tusk of a narwhal, the eyestalk of a snail, the pointed growth on the nose of a rhinoceros, or the hornlike projection on the head of a demon or similar.

3

An antler.

4

The hard substance from which animals' horns are made, sometimes used by man as a material for making various objects.

5

A vessel made from a horn, to contain drink, ink, gunpowder, etc.

6

One of the two corners of a crescent, particularly of the crescent moon

7

The high pommel of a saddle; also, either of the projections on a lady's saddle for supporting the leg.

8

The Ionic volute.

9

The outer end of a crosstree; also, one of the projections forming the jaws of a gaff, boom, etc.

10

A curved projection on the fore part of a plane.

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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