rickety
/ˈɹɪk.ɪ.ti/adj
Middle School
1
Of an object: not strong or sturdy, as because of poor construction or upkeep; not safe or secure.
2
Feeble in the joints; tottering.
3
Affected with or suffering from rickets; rachitic.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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