twister

/ˈtwɪstə(ɹ)/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

One who twists.

2

One whose occupation is to twist or join the threads of one warp to those of another, in weaving.

3

An instrument used in twisting or making twists.

4

A ball delivered with a twist, as in cricket or billiards.

5

A tornado.

6

A girder.

7

The inner part of the thigh, the proper place to rest upon when on horseback.

8

A crook, a villain.

9

Any of species Tholymis tillarga of libellulid dragonfly, of tropical West Africa to Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

10

The party game Twister, usually capitalized, or a variant.

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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