pelt

/pɛlt/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

The skin of an animal with the hair or wool on; either a raw or undressed hide, or a skin preserved with the hair or wool on it (sometimes worn as a garment with minimal modification).

2

The skin of an animal (especially a goat or sheep) with the hair or wool removed, often in preparation for tanning.

3

The fur or hair of a living animal.

4

Human skin, especially when bare; also, a person's hair.

5

A garment made from animal skins.

6

The body of any quarry killed by a hawk; also, a dead bird given to a hawk for food.

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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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