sail

/seɪl/noun
Elementary
1

A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.

2

The concept of a sail or sails, as if a substance.

3

The power harnessed by a sail or sails, or the use of this power for travel or transport.

4

A trip in a boat, especially a sailboat.

5

A sailing vessel; a vessel of any kind; a craft.

6

The conning tower of a submarine.

7

The blade of a windmill.

8

A tower-like structure found on the dorsal (topside) surface of submarines.

9

The floating organ of siphonophores, such as the Portuguese man-of-war.

10

A sailfish.

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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

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