parachute

/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/noun
Elementary
1

A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

2

A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.

3

Any of various mushrooms with broad, domed caps.

4

A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.

5

A large sheet of fabric used in children's physical education, often colorful, with handles allowing many people to control its motion.

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