mitten
/ˈmɪt.n̩/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
A type of glove or garment that covers a hand with a separate sheath for the thumb, but not for other fingers, which are either enclosed in a single section or left uncovered.
2
The paw of a cat or dog that is of a different color from the main body.
3
A romantic rejection; dismissal of a lover.
4
A boxing glove.
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
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