breastplate

/ˈbɹɛstˌpleɪt/noun
High School
1

A piece of armor that covers the chest.

2

A piece of armor that covers the torso; a cuirass, the breast- (front) and back-plate, taken together as a unit.

3

A piece of horse tack designed to prevent the saddle slipping backwards.

4

A piece of silicone in the shape of women's breasts worn by drag queens and other female impersonators to simulate a female body shape.

5

An embroidered square of linen worn on the breast of the Jewish high priest, bearing twelve precious stones, each inscribed with the name of one of the tribes of Israel.

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