draft

/dɹɑːft/noun
Elementary
1

A current of air, usually coming into a room or vehicle.

2

The draw through a flue of gasses or smoke resulting from a combustion process.

3

An act of drinking.

4

The quantity of liquid (such as water, alcohol, or medicine) drunk in one swallow.

5

A dose (of medicine, alcohol, etc.).

6

Liquid, especially beer or other alcohol, drawn from a cask or keg rather than a bottle or can.

7

The depth of water needed to float a particular ship; the depth from the waterline to the bottom of a vessel's hull; the depth of water drawn by a vessel.

8

A version of a written work (such as a book or paper) or drawing.

9

An unsent e-mail.

10

A preliminary sketch or outline for a plan.

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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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