peg

/pɛɡ/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects.

2

A protrusion used to hang things on.

3

A support; a reason; a pretext.

4

A peg moved on a crib board to keep score.

5

A fixed exchange rate, where a currency's value is matched to the value of another currency or measure such as gold.

6

A small quantity of a strong alcoholic beverage.

7

A place formally allotted for fishing

8

A leg or foot.

9

One of the pins of a musical instrument, on which the strings are strained.

10

A step; a degree.

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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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