trick

/tɹɪk/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

Something designed to fool, dupe, outsmart, mislead or swindle.

2

A single element of a magician's (or any variety entertainer's) act; a magic trick.

3

An entertaining difficult physical action.

4

An effective, clever or quick way of doing something.

5

Mischievous or annoying behavior; a prank.

6

A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait.

7

A knot, braid, or plait of hair.

8

A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.

9

A sex act, chiefly one performed for payment; an act of prostitution.

10

A customer or client of a prostitute.

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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