messenger

/ˈmɛs.ən.d͡ʒɚ/noun
Elementary
1

One who brings messages.

2

The secretary bird.

3

The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).

4

A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.

5

An instant messenger program.

6

A forerunner or harbinger.

7

A light scudding cloud preceding a storm.

8

A piece of paper, etc., blown up a string to a kite.

9

A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.

10

A weight dropped down a line to close a Nansen bottle.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing