battle

/ˈbætl̩/noun
Elementary
1

A contest, a struggle.

2

A one-on-one competition in rapping or breakdance.

3

A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.

4

A division of an army; a battalion.

5

The main body of an army, as distinct from the vanguard and rear; the battalia.

6

Clipping of battle buddy.

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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