bomb

/bɒm/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

An explosive device used or intended as a weapon, especially, one dropped from an aircraft.

2

The atomic bomb.

3

Events or conditions that have a speedy destructive effect.

4

A grenade, mortar shell, or artillery shell.

5

Ellipsis of bomb ship.

6

Alternative form of boom (“barrier used to obstruct navigation for military or other purposes”)

7

Any explosive charge.

8

A bag or balloon containing a substance such as water, flour, or paint, designed to burst and splatter.

9

Anything that is at risk of exploding (literally) or that has exploded.

10

A fart.

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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