kicker

/ˈkɪkɚ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

One who kicks.

2

One who takes kicks.

3

A placekicker: a player who kicks the football during free kicks, kick offs, field goals, and extra point tries.

4

The kicking strap.

5

An outboard motor.

6

An unexpected situation, detail or circumstance, often unpleasant, serving as a punchline or clincher.

7

An enticement for investors, e.g. warranty added to the investment contract.

8

An unpaired card which is part of a pair, two pair, or three of a kind poker hand.

9

Small text above a headline that indicates the topic of the story.

10

The last one or two paragraphs of a story.

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

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