mining

/ˈmaɪnɪŋ/noun
Elementary
1

The activity of removing valuable resources (often minerals) from the earth.

2

Any activity that extracts or undermines.

3

The activity of placing mines (the explosive devices).

4

Creation of new units of cryptocurrency by validating transactions and demonstrating proof of work.

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