crystal
/ˈkɹɪstəl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A solid composed of an array of atoms or molecules possessing long-range order and arranged in a pattern which is periodic in three dimensions.
2
A piece of glimmering, shining mineral resembling ice or glass.
3
A fine type of glassware, or the material used to make it.
4
Crystal meth; methamphetamine hydrochloride.
5
A person's eye.
6
The glass over the dial of a watch case.
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
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