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).
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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
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