crust

/kɹʌst/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A more solid, dense or hard layer on a surface or boundary.

2

The external, hardened layer of certain foodstuffs, including most types of bread, fried meat, etc.

3

An outer layer composed of pastry

4

The bread-like base of a pizza.

5

A slice of bread cut from the end of a loaf; the heel.

6

The outermost layer of the lithosphere of the Earth.

7

The outermost layer of the lithosphere of any terrestrial planet.

8

The shell of crabs, lobsters, etc.

9

A living.

10

Nerve, gall.

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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