rag

/ˈɹæɡ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Tattered clothes (clothing).

2

A piece of old cloth, especially one used for cleaning, patching, etc.; a tattered piece of cloth; a shred or tatter.

3

A shabby, beggarly person; synonym of ragamuffin.

4

A ragged edge in metalworking.

5

A sail, or any piece of canvas.

6

Sanitary napkins, pads, or other materials used to absorb menstrual discharge.

7

A newspaper or magazine, especially one whose journalism is considered to be of poor quality.

8

A poor, low-ranking kicker.

9

A curtain of various kinds.

10

A person suffering from exhaustion or lack of energy.

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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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