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.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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