headgear

/ˈhɛdɡɪə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

Anything worn on the head, such as a hat, hood, helmet, etc.

2

The harness that fits on a horse's head.

3

The lifting gear at the head of a mine or deep well.

4

The rigging on the foresail.

5

A type of orthodontic appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting severe bite problems.

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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