stick

/stɪk/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A small, thin branch from a tree or bush; a twig; a branch.

2

A relatively long, thin piece of wood, of any size.

3

A timber board, especially a two by four (inches).

4

A cane or walking stick (usually wooden, metal or plastic) to aid in walking.

5

A cudgel or truncheon (usually of wood, metal or plastic), especially one carried by police or guards.

6

The vertical member of a cope-and-stick joint.

7

A mast or part of a mast of a ship; also, a yard.

8

A piece (of furniture, especially if wooden).

9

A bar (counter where drinks are served).

10

Any roughly cylindrical (or rectangular) unit of a substance.

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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