cobweb
/ˈkɒbwɛb/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A spiderweb, or the remains of one, especially an asymmetrical one that is woven with an irregular pattern of threads.
2
One of its filaments; gossamer.
3
Something thin and unsubstantial, or flimsy and worthless; valueless remainder.
4
An intricate plot to catch the unwary.
5
A web page that either has not been updated for a long time, or that is rarely visited.
6
The European spotted flycatcher, Muscicapa striata.
7
fuzzy inexact memories.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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