luge

/luː(d)ʒ/noun
Elementary
1

A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.

2

The sport of racing on luges.

3

A piece of bone, ice or other material with a channel down which a drink (usually alcoholic) can be poured into someone's mouth.

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