shutter

/ˈʃʌt.ə/noun
Elementary
1

One who shuts or closes something.

2

Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.

3

The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.

4

Any other opening and closing device.

5

A panel used to contain freshly poured concrete, which is usually removed when the concrete hardens.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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