dash
/dæʃ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
2
A hyphen or minus sign.
3
The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
4
A short run, flight.
5
A rushing or violent onset.
6
Violent strike; a whack.
7
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
8
A slight admixture.
9
Ostentatious vigor.
10
A bribe or gratuity; a gift.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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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