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 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