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/bænd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.

2

A narrow strip of cloth or other material on clothing, to bind, strengthen, or ornament it.

3

A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.

4

A belt or strap that is part of a machine.

5

A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.

6

A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.

7

In Gothic architecture, the moulding, or suite of mouldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts.

8

That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.

9

A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.

10

Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.

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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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