rub
/ɹʌb/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
An act of rubbing.
2
A difficulty or problem.
3
A quip or sarcastic remark.
4
In the game of crown green bowls, any obstacle by which a bowl is diverted from its normal course.
5
Any substance designed to be applied by rubbing.
6
A mixture of spices applied to meat before it is barbecued.
7
A loan.
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
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