mouse

/maʊs/noun
Early Childhood
1

A rodent, typically having a small body, dark fur, and a long tail.

2

Any small rodent of the genus Mus.

3

A quiet or shy person.

4

An input device that is moved over a pad or other flat surface to produce a corresponding movement of a pointer on a graphical display.

5

A pointer.

6

A facial hematoma or black eye.

7

A turn or lashing of spun yarn or small stuff, or a metallic clasp or fastening, uniting the point and shank of a hook to prevent its unhooking or straightening out.

8

A familiar term of endearment.

9

A match used in firing guns or blasting.

10

A small model of (a fragment of) Zermelo-Fraenkel set theory with desirable properties (depending on the context).

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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

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