lorry

/ˈlɒɹi/noun
High School
1

A large and heavy motor vehicle designed to carry goods or soldiers; a truck

2

A truck with an open carriage, sometimes used for transporting construction workers.

3

A barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations.

4

A small cart or wagon used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish.

5

A large, low, horse-drawn, four-wheeled cart without sides; also, a similar wagon modified for use on railways.

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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