shield
A broad piece of defensive armor, held in hand, formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body.
One who protects or defends.
In lichens, a hardened cup or disk surrounded by a rim and containing the fructification, or asci.
A framework used to protect workmen in making an adit under ground, and capable of being pushed along as excavation progresses.
A field of energy that protects or defends.
The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
A toilet seat.
A spot resembling, or having the form of a shield.
A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
A sign or symbol, usually containing numbers and sometimes letters, identifying a highway route.
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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