gardening

/ˈɡɑː.dən.ɪŋ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The process or action of cultivating the soil, particularly in a garden; the care of a garden; horticulture.

2

Any process of care, maintenance, or curation, especially digitally.

3

The act of a batsman prodding at the pitch with their bat, typically in order to flatten any bumps.

4

The sowing of mines in water from low altitude.

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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