glass

/ɡlɑːs/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

An amorphous solid, often transparent substance, usually made by melting silica sand with various additives (for most purposes, a mixture of soda, potash and lime is added).

2

Any amorphous solid (one without a regular crystal lattice).

3

A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

4

The quantity of liquid contained in such a vessel.

5

Glassware.

6

A mirror.

7

A magnifying glass or loupe.

8

A telescope.

9

The backboard.

10

The clear, protective screen surrounding a hockey rink.

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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