leather

/ˈlɛðə/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing; often denotes leather from cattle when no qualifier specifies otherwise.

2

A piece of the above used for polishing.

3

A cricket ball or football.

4

clothing made from the skin of animals, often worn by motorcycle riders.

5

A good defensive play

6

A punch.

7

The skin.

8

Clipping of fruit leather.

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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