nipper

/ˈnɪpə(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

One who, or that which, nips.

2

Any of various devices (as pincers) for nipping.

3

A child.

4

A child aged from 5 to 13 in the Australian surf life-saving clubs.

5

A boy working as a navvies' assistant.

6

A mosquito.

7

One of four foreteeth in a horse.

8

A satirist.

9

A pickpocket; a young or petty thief.

10

A fish, the cunner.

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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