fist

/fɪst/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

2

Synonym of manicule.

3

The characteristic signaling rhythm of an individual telegraph or CW operator when sending Morse code.

4

A person's characteristic handwriting.

5

A group of men.

6

The talons of a bird of prey.

7

An attempt at something.

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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