nose

[nəʊ̯z]noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.

2

A snout, the nose of an animal.

3

The tip of an object.

4

The bulge on the side of a piece of a jigsaw puzzle, that fits into the hole of its adjacent piece.

5

The length of a horse’s nose, used to indicate the distance between horses at the finish of a race, or any very close race.

6

A perfumer.

7

The sense of smell.

8

Bouquet, the smell of something, especially wine.

9

The skill in recognising bouquet.

10

Skill at finding information.

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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