ridge

/ɹɪd͡ʒ/noun
Elementary
1

The back of any animal; especially the upper or projecting part of the back of a quadruped.

2

Any extended protuberance; a projecting line or strip.

3

The line along which two sloping surfaces meet which diverge towards the ground.

4

The highest point on a roof, represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect, running the length of the area.

5

The highest portion of the glacis proceeding from the salient angle of the covered way.

6

A chain of mountains.

7

A chain of hills.

8

A long narrow elevation on an ocean bottom.

9

An elongated region of high atmospheric pressure.

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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