cassette

/kəˈsɛt/noun
Elementary
1

A small flat case containing magnetic tape on two reels, used to record and play back audio and video material.

2

Any similar small cartridge, such as for a computer disk or cassette air conditioner.

3

A lightproof container for photographic film.

4

A modular DNA sequence encoding one or more genes for a single biochemical function.

5

A set of sprockets mounted onto a splined shaft on the freehub.

6

A saggar (ceramic container used in a kiln).

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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