rover

/ˈɹəʊvə(ɹ)/noun
Middle School
1

A randomly selected target.

2

One who roves, a wanderer, a nomad.

3

A vagabond, a tramp, an unsteady, restless person, one who by habit doesn't settle down or marry.

4

A vehicle for exploring extraterrestrial bodies.

5

A remotely-operated vehicle.

6

A position that is one of three of a team's followers, who follow the ball around the ground. Formerly a position for short players, rovers in professional leagues are frequently over 183 cm (6').

7

A defensive back position whose coverage responsibilities are a hybrid of those of a cornerback, safety and linebacker.

8

A ball which has passed through all the hoops and would go out if it hit the stake but is continued in play; also, the player of such a ball.

9

The tenth defensive player in slow-pitch softball.

10

A sort of arrow.

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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”)

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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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