bumper

/ˈbʌmpə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Someone or something that bumps.

2

A drinking vessel filled to the brim.

3

Anything large or successful.

4

Parts at the front and back of a vehicle which are meant to absorb the impact of a collision; fender.

5

Any mechanical device used to absorb an impact, soften a collision, or protect against impact.

6

A bouncer.

7

A side wall of a pool table.

8

A cylindrical object used (as a substitute for birds) to train dogs to retrieve.

9

A short ditty or jingle used to separate a show from the advertisements.

10

A covered house at a theatre, etc., in honour of some favourite performer.

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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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