tom
/tɒm/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.
2
The male of the turkey.
3
The male of the orangutan.
4
The male of certain other animals.
5
A female prostitute.
6
A lesbian.
7
Clipping of tom-tom.
8
The jack of trumps in the card game gleek.
9
A close-stool.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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