pommel

/ˈpɒ.məl/noun
Middle School
1

The upper front brow of a saddle.

2

Either of the rounded handles on a pommel horse.

3

The knob on the hilt of an edged weapon such as a sword or dagger.

4

A knob forming the finial of a turret or pavilion.

5

The bat used in the game of knurr and spell or trap ball.

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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