crabeater

noun
High School
1

A cobia or sergeant fish (Rachycentron canadum).

2

A little bittern; a bird of species Ixobrychus minutus.

3

An Antarctic seal (Lobodon carcinophagus) that feeds on krill.

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