race

/ɹeɪs/noun
Elementary
1

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective.

2

Swift progress; rapid motion; an instance of moving or driving at high speed.

3

A race condition; a bug or problem that occurs when two or more components attempt to use the same resource at the same time.

4

A sequence of events; a progressive movement toward a goal.

5

A fast-moving current of water.

6

A water channel, especially one built to lead water to or from a point where it is utilised, such as that which powers a millwheel.

7

A path that something or someone moves along.

8

A groove on a sewing machine or a loom along which the shuttle moves.

9

A ring with a groove in which rolling elements (such as balls) ride, forming part of a rolling-element bearing (for example, a ball bearing).

10

A keno gambling session.

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