nickel

/ˈnɪk.əl/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A silvery elemental metal with an atomic number of 28 and symbol Ni.

2

A coin worth 5 cents.

3

Five dollars.

4

Five hundred dollars.

5

Interstate 5, a highway that runs along the west coast of the United States.

6

A playing card with the rank of five

7

A five-year prison sentence.

8

A defensive formation with five defensive backs, one of whom is a nickelback, instead of the more-common four.

9

An airborne propaganda leaflet.

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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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