rundown

noun
Elementary
1

A rough outline of a topic or situation.

2

A summary of the horses to be raced on a particular day, with their weights, jockeys, odds, etc.

3

A defensive play in which the runner is caught between two fielders, who steadily converge to tag the runner out.

4

A Caribbean stew of meat or fish (typically mackerel) with reduced coconut milk, yam, tomato, onion and seasonings.

5

A reduction, e.g. of an activity, or in the size of something, such as a fleet.

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