steaming

/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The action of steam on something.

2

The method of cooking by immersion in steam.

3

The act or process of seafaring under steam power.

4

The raising of steam by a steam locomotive etc; the maintenance of a head of steam during operation; (metonymic) operation under load.

5

A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus or train.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

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

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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