blooper

/ˈbluː.pə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A blunder, an error.

2

A fly ball that is weakly hit just over the infielders.

3

A filmed or videotaped outtake that has recorded an amusing accident or mistake.

4

A gaff-rigged fore-and-aft sail set from and aft of the aftmost mast of a square-rigged ship; a spanker.

5

A radio which interferes with other radios, causing them to bloop (squeal loudly).

6

The Vietnam-era M79 grenade launcher (due to its distinctive report).

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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