male
Belonging to the sex which typically produces sperm, or to the gender which is typically associated with it.
Characteristic of this sex/gender. (Compare masculine, manly.)
Tending to lead to or regulate the development of sexual characteristics typical of this sex.
Masculine; of the masculine grammatical gender.
Having the F factor; able to impart DNA into another bacterium which does not have the F factor (a female).
Of instruments, tools, or connectors: designed to fit into or penetrate a female counterpart, as in a connector, pipe fitting or laboratory glassware.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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