backlash
A suddenly reversed or backward motion, such as of a rope or elastic band when it snaps under tension.
A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
The looseness through which one part of connected machinery, such as a wheel, gear, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, or a measurement of the distance moved thereby; either intentional (as allowance) or unintentional (from error or wear).
The jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion.
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