toss
/tɒs/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
A throw, a lob, of a ball etc., with an initial upward direction, particularly with a lack of care.
2
The coin toss before a cricket match in order to decide who bats first, or before a football match in order to decide the direction of play.
3
A haughty throwing up of the head.
4
Concern or consideration.
5
A state of agitation; commotion.
6
A measure of sprats.
7
A handover from one presenter to another, announced by the first presenter.
8
Nonsense; drivel.
9
An act of masturbation.
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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