surge

/sɝd͡ʒ/noun
Middle School
1

A sudden transient rush, flood or increase.

2

The maximum amplitude of a vehicle's forward/backward oscillation.

3

A sudden electrical spike or increase of voltage and current.

4

A momentary reversal of the airflow through the compressor section of a jet engine due to disruption of the airflow entering the engine's air intake, accompanied by loud banging noises, emission of flame, and temporary loss of thrust.

5

The swell or heave of the sea.

6

A deployment in large numbers at short notice.

7

The tapered part of a windlass barrel or a capstan, upon which the cable surges, or slips.

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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