cluster

/ˈklʌstə/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

A bunch or group of several discrete items that are close to each other.

2

A group of galaxies, nebulae, or stars that appear to the naked eye to be near each other.

3

An ensemble of bound atoms (especially of a metal) or molecules, intermediate in size between a molecule and a bulk solid.

4

A group of computers that work together.

5

A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see block (noun)).

6

A group of cases of the same disease occurring around the same place or time.

7

Synonym of lexical bundle (“a sequence of two or more words that occur in a language with high frequency but are not idiomatic”).

8

A set of bombs or mines released as part of the same blast.

9

In full oak leaf cluster: a small bronze or silver device shaped like a twig of oak leaves and acorns which is worn on a ribbon to indicate that the wearer has been conferred the same award or decoration before; an oakleaf.

10

A secundal chord of three or more notes.

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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