gut

/ɡʌt/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

2

The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged.

3

The intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc.

4

A person's emotional, visceral self.

5

A class that is not demanding or challenging.

6

A narrow passage of water.

7

The sac of silk taken from a silkworm when ready to spin its cocoon, for the purpose of drawing it out into a thread. When dry, it is exceedingly strong, and is used as the snood of a fishing line.

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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