lash
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.
A stroke with a whip, or anything pliant and tough, often given as a punishment.
A quick and violent sweeping movement, as of an animal's tail; a swish.
A stroke of satire or sarcasm; an expression or retort that cuts or gives pain; a cut.
A hair growing from the edge of the eyelid; an eyelash.
In carpet weaving, a group of strings for lifting simultaneously certain yarns, to form the figure.
Flowering plants of genus Blepharis.
An attempt; a go at something.
A quantity, a great number or amount (e.g. of rain or milk).
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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