crackling

/ˈkɹæk(ə)lɪŋ/noun
High School
1

Fat that, after roasting a joint, hardens and crispens

2

The crispy rind of roast pork.

3

A crispy, fried skin or rind, especially of pork.

4

The making of small, sharp cracks or reports, frequently repeated.

5

Food for dogs, made from the refuse of tallow melting.

6

Three stripes of velvet worn on the sleeves of students at St John's College, Cambridge.

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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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