dart

/dɑːt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A pointed missile weapon, intended to be thrown by the hand; for example, a short lance or javelin.

2

Any sharp-pointed missile weapon, such as an arrow.

3

Anything resembling such a missile; something that pierces or wounds like such a weapon.

4

A small object with a pointed tip at one end and feathers at the other, which is thrown at a target in the game of darts.

5

A cigarette.

6

A dart-shaped target towed behind an aircraft to train shooters.

7

A plan or scheme.

8

A sudden or fast movement.

9

A fold that is stitched on a garment.

10

A dace (fish) (Leuciscus leuciscus).

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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