squid

/skwɪd/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Any of several carnivorous marine cephalopod mollusks, of the order Teuthida, having a mantle, eight arms, and a pair of tentacles

2

A fishhook with a piece of bright lead, bone, or other substance fastened on its shank to imitate a squid.

3

A sailor in the Navy.

4

A quid; one pound sterling.

5

A vampire squid.

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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”)

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Assonance

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Consonance

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