dreadnought

/ˈdɹɛd.nɔːt/noun
UniversityNot in standard dictionaries
1

A battleship, especially of the World War I era, in which most of the firepower is concentrated in large guns that are of the same caliber.

2

Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.

3

One that is the largest or the most powerful of its kind.

4

A type of acoustic guitar with a very large body and a waist that is less pronounced than on other guitar shapes, producing a deep, bold sound.

5

A garment made of thick woollen cloth that can defend against storm and cold.

6

The cloth itself; fearnaught.

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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