pad

/pæd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on.

2

A cushion used as a saddle without a tree or frame.

3

A soft, or small, cushion.

4

A cushion-like thickening of the skin on the underside of the toes of animals.

5

The mostly hairless flesh located on the bottom of an animal's foot or paw.

6

Any cushion-like part of the human body, especially the ends of the fingers.

7

A stuffed guard or protection, especially one worn on the legs of horses to prevent bruising.

8

A soft bag or cushion to relieve pressure, support a part, etc.

9

A menstrual pad; a mass of absorbent material used to absorb menstrual flow.

10

A floating leaf of a water lily or similar plant.

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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

Consonance

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

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