parachute
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.
A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.
Any of various mushrooms with broad, domed caps.
A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.
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