dynamite

/ˈdʌɪnəmʌɪt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A class of explosives made from nitroglycerine in an absorbent medium such as kieselguhr, used in mining and blasting.

2

A stick of trinitrotoluene (TNT).

3

Anything exceptionally dangerous, exciting or wonderful.

4

A strong drug, in particular heroin, cocaine or potent marijuana.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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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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