nighthawk
/ˈnʌɪthɔːk/noun
High School
1
A nightjar, especially Caprimulgus europaeus (Eurasian nightjar).
2
A New World nightjar of the genus Chordeiles, especially Chordeiles minor.
3
A person whose preference or custom is to remain awake and active during the night and the early morning hours.
4
A nighthawker (metal detectorist who works illegally at night).
5
An unlicensed prostitute who worked the roadsides at night.
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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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