pothole

noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A shallow pit or other edged depression in a road's surface, especially when caused by erosion by weather or traffic.

2

A pit formed in the bed of a turbulent stream.

3

A vertical cave system, often found in limestone.

4

A pit resulting from unauthorized excavation by treasure-hunters or vandals.

5

A shallow hole dug for the purpose of prospecting for opal or gold.

6

A hyperlink with text displayed on a page that is different from the title of the page to which the text links; a piped link.

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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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