gutter

/ˈɡʌt.ə/noun
Elementary
1

A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

2

A ditch along the side of a road.

3

A duct or channel beneath the eaves of a building to carry rain water; eavestrough.

4

A groove down the sides of a bowling lane.

5

A large groove (commonly behind animals) in a barn used for the collection and removal of animal excrement.

6

Any narrow channel or groove, such as one formed by erosion in the vent of a gun from repeated firing.

7

A space between printed columns of text.

8

One of a number of pieces of wood or metal, grooved in the centre, used to separate the pages of type in a form.

9

An unprinted space between rows of stamps.

10

A drainage channel.

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