pump

/pʌmp/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.

2

An instance of the action of a pump; one stroke of a pump; any action similar to pumping

3

A device for dispensing liquid or gas to be sold, particularly fuel; a gas pump.

4

A swelling of the muscles caused by increased blood flow following high intensity weightlifting.

5

A ride on a bicycle given to a passenger, usually on the handlebars or fender.

6

The heart.

7

The vagina.

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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