train

/tɹeɪn/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.

2

A trail or line of something, especially gunpowder.

3

The tail of a bird.

4

The tail of an animal in general.

5

The elongated body or form of something narrow and winding, such as the course of a river or the body of a snake.

6

A transient trail of glowing ions behind a large meteor as it falls through the atmosphere or accompanying a comet as it nears the sun; tail.

7

An animal's trail or track.

8

Something dragged or laid along the ground to form a trail of scent or food along which to lure an animal.

9

Gait or manner of running of a horse.

10

A group of people following an important figure such as a king or noble; a retinue, a group of retainers.

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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