puffer

/ˈpʌfɚ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

Someone or something that puffs.

2

Any of several poisonous fish, of the family Tetraodontidae, which have the ability to inflate their bodies when in danger.

3

A manually-operated inhaler.

4

A train; a locomotive, usually one that is steam-powered.

5

A Clyde puffer, a kind of small ship.

6

A car left idling to warm up, emitting steam from the rear.

7

An insulated puffy jacket, such as a down jacket.

8

A person who gives exaggerated praise to a product, literary work, etc.

9

One who is employed by the owner or seller of goods sold at auction to bid up the price; a by-bidder.

10

An alchemist; so named from their constant attendance to the bellows of their furnaces.

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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