muscle
/ˈmʌs.əl/noun
Elementary
1
A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.
2
An organ composed of muscle tissue.
3
A well-developed physique, in which the muscles are enlarged from exercise.
4
Strength, force.
5
Hired strongmen or bodyguards.
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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