thong

/θɒŋ/noun
High School
1

A narrow strip of material, typically leather, used to fasten, bind, or secure objects.

2

An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

3

An item of clothing, usually an undergarment or swimwear consisting of very narrow strips designed to cover just the genitals and nothing more.

4

The largest section of a bullwhip constructed of many straps of braided leather.

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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