length

/lɛŋ(k)θ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The distance measured along the longest dimension of an object.

2

Duration.

3

The length of a horse, used to indicate the distance between horses at the end of a race.

4

Distance between the two ends of a line segment.

5

The distance down the pitch that the ball bounces on its way to the batsman.

6

Total extent.

7

Part of something that is long; a physical piece of something.

8

A penis.

9

A unit of script length, comprising 42 lines.

10

The number of cards held in a particular suit.

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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