band
A strip of material wrapped around things to hold them together.
A narrow strip of cloth or other material on clothing, to bind, strengthen, or ornament it.
A strip along the spine of a book where the pages are attached.
A belt or strap that is part of a machine.
A long strip of material, color, etc, that is different from the surrounding area.
A continuous tablet, stripe, or series of ornaments, as of carved foliage, of colour, or of brickwork.
In Gothic architecture, the moulding, or suite of mouldings, which encircles the pillars and small shafts.
That which serves as the means of union or connection between persons; a tie.
A linen collar or ruff worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Two strips of linen hanging from the neck in front as part of a clerical, legal, or academic dress.
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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