oval

/ˈəʊvəl/noun
Elementary
1

An elongated round shape resembling an egg or ellipse.

2

A thing having such a shape, such as an arena.

3

A sports field, typically but not exclusively oval in shape.

4

In a projective plane, a set of points such that no three are collinear and there is a unique tangent line at each point.

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