skeleton

/ˈskɛlɪtn/noun
Elementary
1

The system that provides support to an organism, internal and made up of bones and cartilage in vertebrates, external in some other animals.

2

An anthropomorphic representation of a skeleton.

3

A very thin person.

4

The central core of something that gives shape to the entire structure.

5

A frame that provides support to a building or other construction.

6

A client-helper procedure that communicates with a stub.

7

The vertices and edges of a polyhedron, taken collectively.

8

A very thin form of light-faced type.

9

A minimum or bare essentials.

10

The network of veins in a leaf.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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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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