ship

/ʃɪp/noun
Elementary
1

A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.

2

A vessel which travels through any medium other than across land, such as an airship or spaceship.

3

A spaceship.

4

A particular still life consisting of an empty cell surrounded by six live cells.

5

A sailing vessel with three or more square-rigged masts.

6

A dish or utensil (originally fashioned like the hull of a ship) used to hold incense.

7

The third card of the Lenormand deck.

8

An aircraft.

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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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