bob
/bɒb/verb
Elementary
1
To move gently and vertically, in either a single motion or repeatedly up and down, at or near the surface of a body of water, or similar medium.
2
To move (something) as though it were bobbing in water.
3
To perform oral sex on someone.
4
To curtsy.
5
To strike with a quick, light blow; to tap.
6
Synonym of blob (“catch eels using worms strung on thread”).
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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