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/fɹʌnt/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

The foremost side of something or the end that faces the direction it normally moves.

2

The side of a building with the main entrance.

3

A field of activity.

4

A person or institution acting as the public face of some other, covert group.

5

The interface or transition zone between two airmasses of different density, often resulting in precipitation. Since the temperature distribution is the most important regulator of atmospheric density, a front almost invariably separates airmasses of different temperature.

6

An area where armies are engaged in conflict, especially the line of contact.

7

The lateral space occupied by an element measured from the extremity of one flank to the extremity of the other flank.

8

The direction of the enemy.

9

When a combat situation does not exist or is not assumed, the direction toward which the command is faced.

10

A major military subdivision of the Soviet Army.

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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