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

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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