hunter

/ˈhʌntə/noun
Middle School
1

One who hunts game for sport or for food; a huntsman or huntswoman.

2

A dog used in hunting; a hunting dog.

3

A horse used in hunting, especially a thoroughbred, bred and trained for hunting.

4

One who hunts or seeks after anything.

5

A person who bottles up their aggression and eventually releases it explosively.

6

A kind of spider, the huntsman or hunting spider.

7

A pocket watch with a spring-hinged circular metal cover that closes over the dial and crystal, protecting them from dust and scratches.

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