bombardier

/ˌbɑm.bɚˈdɪɚ/noun
High School
1

A bomber crew member who sights and releases bombs.

2

A non-commissioned officer rank in artillery, equivalent to corporal. Abbreviated Bdr.

3

An artilleryman; a gunner.

4

A bombardier beetle.

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