elbow
/ˈɛlbəʊ̯/noun
Early Childhood
1
The joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
2
Any turn or bend like that of the elbow, in a wall, building, coastline, etc.; an angular or jointed part of any structure, such as the raised arm of a chair or sofa, or a short pipe fitting, turning at an angle or bent.
3
A detective.
4
Part of a basketball court located at the intersection of the free-throw line and the free-throw lane.
5
A hit, strike, or blow with the elbow.
6
Two nearby crossings of a rope.
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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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