bear

/bɛə/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous), having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet; a member of the family Ursidae.

2

The meat of this animal.

3

A rough, unmannerly, uncouth person.

4

An investor who sells commodities, securities, or futures in anticipation of a fall in prices.

5

A state policeman (short for Smokey Bear).

6

A large, hairy man, especially one who is homosexual.

7

A koala (bear).

8

A portable punching machine.

9

A block covered with coarse matting, used to scour the deck.

10

The fifteenth Lenormand card.

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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