bombard
/ˈbɒmˌbɑːd/noun
Middle School
1
A medieval primitive cannon, used chiefly in sieges for throwing heavy stone balls.
2
A bassoon-like medieval musical instrument.
3
A large liquor container made of leather, in the form of a jug or a bottle.
4
A bombardment.
5
A bombardon.
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
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