lip

/lɪp/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.

2

A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.

3

The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout.

4

Backtalk; verbal impertinence.

5

The edge of a high spot of land.

6

The sharp cutting edge on the end of an auger.

7

One of the two opposite divisions of a labiate corolla.

8

A distinctive lower-appearing of the three true petals of an orchid.

9

One of the edges of the aperture of a univalve shell.

10

Embouchure: the condition or strength of a wind instrumentalist's lips.

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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