ribbon

/ˈɹɪbən/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A long, narrow strip of material used for decoration of clothing or the hair or gift wrapping.

2

An awareness ribbon.

3

An inked strip of material against which type is pressed to print letters in a typewriter or printer.

4

A narrow strip or shred.

5

In ice cream and similar confections, an ingredient (often chocolate, butterscotch, caramel, or fudge) added in a long narrow strip.

6

Alternative form of ribband.

7

A painted moulding on the side of a ship.

8

A watchspring.

9

A bandsaw.

10

Reins for a horse.

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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