drop

/dɹɒp/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A small quantity of liquid, just large enough to hold its own rounded shape through surface tension, especially one that falls from a source of liquid.

2

A dose of liquid medicine in the form of a drop (sense 1).

3

A liquid medicine that is intended to be administered in drops (sense 1).

4

A very small quantity of liquid, or (by extension) of anything.

5

A small amount of an alcoholic beverage.

6

Usually preceded by the: alcoholic spirits in general.

7

A single measure of whisky.

8

Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.

9

An ornament resembling a pendant; a gutta.

10

The cover mounted on a swivel over a keyhole that rests over the keyhole when not in use to keep out debris, but is swiveled out of the way before inserting the key.

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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