contact

/ˈkɑntækt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The act of touching physically; being in close association.

2

The establishment of communication (with).

3

The situation of being within sight of something; visual contact.

4

A nodule designed to connect a device with something else.

5

Someone who can be contacted, or with whom one is in communication.

6

A means of communication with a person, especially in the form of a telephone number.

7

A contact lens.

8

A device designed for repetitive connections.

9

Contact juggling.

10

The plane between two adjacent bodies of dissimilar rock.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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