missile

/ˈmɪs.aɪl/noun
Elementary
1

Any object used as a weapon by being thrown or fired through the air, such as stone, arrow or bullet.

2

A self-propelled projectile whose trajectory can be adjusted after it is launched.

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