cave

/keɪv/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A large, naturally-occurring cavity formed underground or in the face of a cliff or a hillside.

2

A hole, depression, or gap in earth or rock, whether natural or man-made.

3

A storage cellar, especially for wine or cheese.

4

A place of retreat, such as a man cave.

5

A naturally-occurring cavity in bedrock which is large enough to be entered by an adult.

6

A shielded area where nuclear experiments can be carried out.

7

Debris, particularly broken rock, which falls into a drill hole and interferes with drilling.

8

A collapse or cave-in.

9

The vagina.

10

A group that breaks from a larger political party or faction on a particular issue.

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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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