tippet
/ˈtɪpɪt/noun
Middle School
1
A shoulder covering, typically the fur of a fox, with long ends that dangle in front.
2
A stole worn by Anglican ministers or other clergymen.
3
A piece of mail armor protecting the shoulders and neck; a camail.
4
A length of twisted hair or gut in a fishing line.
5
A handful of straw bound together at one end, used for thatching.
6
In fly fishing, the part of the leader that attaches to the fly.
7
A bird's ruffle.
8
One of the patagia, or pieces at the side of the pronotum of a moth.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
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
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