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
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