lash

/læʃ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

2

A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.

3

A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.

4

A quick and violent sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; a swish.

5

A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.

6

A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.

7

In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.

8

Flowering plants of genus Blepharis.

9

An attempt; a go at something.

10

A quantity, a great number or amount (e.g. of rain or milk).

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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

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