sandbox

/ˈsænd.bɒks/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A children's play area consisting of a box filled with sand.

2

A box filled with sand that is shaped to form a mould for metal casting.

3

A container for sand or pounce, used historically before blotting paper.

4

An animal's litter box.

5

A box carried on locomotives, from which sand runs onto the rails in front of the driving wheels, to prevent slipping.

6

An isolated area where a program can be executed with a restricted portion of the resources available.

7

A page on a wiki where users are free to experiment without destroying or damaging any legitimate content.

8

The Middle East.

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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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