strap

/stɹæp/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

A long, narrow, pliable strip of leather, cloth, or the like.

2

A strap worn on the shoulder.

3

A strip of thick leather used in flogging.

4

Something made of such a strip, or of a part of one, or a combination of two or more for a particular use.

5

A piece of leather, or strip of wood covered with a suitable material, used to hone the sharpened edge of a razor; a strop.

6

A band, plate, or loop of metal for clasping and holding timbers or parts of a machine.

7

A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

8

The flat part of the corolla in ligulate florets, as those of the white circle in the daisy.

9

The leaf, exclusive of its sheath, in some grasses.

10

A gun, normally a personal firearm such as a pistol or machine pistol.

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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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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

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