lace
/leɪs/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.
2
A cord or ribbon passed through eyelets in a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten the shoe or garment firmly.
3
A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
4
Spirits added to coffee or another beverage.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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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