sheathe

/ʃiːð/verb
High School
1

To put (something such as a knife or sword) into a sheath.

2

To encase (something) with a protective covering.

3

Of an animal: to draw back or retract (a body part) into the body, such as claws into a paw.

4

To thrust (a sharp object like a sword, a claw, or a tusk) into something.

5

To abandon or cease (animosity, etc.)

6

To provide (a sword, etc.) with a sheath.

7

To relieve the harsh or painful effect of (a drug, a poison, etc.).

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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

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