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.
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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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