sizing

/ˈsaɪzɪŋ/noun
Middle School
1

A gelatinous glue for glazing or sizing canvas, paper, plaster or wood; often made from animal skins.

2

Paste.

3

A weak glue used in various trades; size.

4

Food and drink ordered from the buttery by a student.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

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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