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/ˈbɹækɪt/noun
Elementary
1

A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

2

Any intermediate object that connects a smaller part to a larger part, the smaller part typically projecting sideways from the larger part.

3

A short crooked timber, resembling a knee, used as a support.

4

The cheek or side of an ordnance carriage, supporting the trunnions.

5

“(” and “)” specifically, the other forms above requiring adjectives for disambiguation.

6

“[” and “]” specifically, as opposed to the other forms, which have their own technical names.

7

A diagram of games in a tournament.

8

A prediction of the outcome of games in a tournament, used for betting purposes.

9

One of several ranges of numbers.

10

A pair of values that represent the smallest and largest elements of a range.

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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