cheek

/t͡ʃiːk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The soft skin on each side of the face, below the eyes; the outer surface of the sides of the oral cavity.

2

The lower part of the buttocks that is often exposed beneath very brief underwear, swimwear, or extremely short shorts.

3

Impudence.

4

One of the genae, flat areas on the sides of a trilobite's cephalon.

5

One of the pieces of a machine, or of timber or stonework, that form corresponding sides or a similar pair.

6

pump-cheek, pump-cheeks, a piece of wood cut out fork-shaped in which the brake is fastened by means of a bolt and can thus move around and move the upper box of the pump up and down

7

The branches of a bridle bit.

8

Either side of an axehead.

9

The middle section of a flask, made so that it can be moved laterally, to permit the removal of the pattern from the mould.

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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