target

/ˈtɑː.ɡɪt/noun
Elementary
1

A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.

2

A goal or objective.

3

An object of criticism or ridicule.

4

A person, place, or thing that is frequently attacked, criticized, or ridiculed.

5

A kind of small shield or buckler, used as a defensive weapon in war.

6

A shield resembling the Roman scutum, larger than the modern buckler.

7

A bearing representing a buckler.

8

The pattern or arrangement of a series of hits made by a marksman on a butt or mark.

9

The sliding crosspiece, or vane, on a leveling staff.

10

A conspicuous disk attached to a switch lever to show its position, or for use as a signal.

Thesaurus

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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