airlift

/ˈɛə.lɪft/noun
High School
1

The transportation of troops, civilians or supplies by air, especially in an emergency.

2

Such a flight.

3

A pipe that is used to suck up objects from the sea bed.

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