domino

/ˈdɒmɪnəʊ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A tile divided into two squares, each having 0 to 6 (or sometimes more) dots or pips (as in dice), used in the game of dominoes.

2

A country that is expected to react to events in a neighboring country, according to the domino effect.

3

A masquerade costume consisting of a hooded robe and a mask covering the upper part of the face.

4

The mask itself.

5

The person wearing the costume.

6

A polyomino made up of two squares.

7

A mistake in performing.

8

A person's teeth.

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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