dabber

noun
Middle School
1

A thing or person that dabs.

2

Alternative form of dauber (“cushioned pad used for applying ink”).

3

Alternative form of dauber (“marker pen used for bingo cards”).

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