humpback
/ˈhʌmpbæk/noun
Elementary
1
A humped back (deformity in humans caused by abnormal curvature of the upper spine).
2
A hump or protuberance on the shoulders or back of an animal.
3
A rounded topographical feature, such as a mountain or hill.
4
A person with a humpback; a person who suffers from kyphosis.
5
A humpback whale.
6
A humpback salmon.
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
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