lariat

/ˈlæɹɪət/noun
High School
1

A lasso.

2

A tether.

3

An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.

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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