typewriter
[ˈtaɪpˌɹaɪtə(ɹ)]noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1
A device, at least partially mechanical, used to print text by pressing keys that cause type to be impressed through an inked ribbon onto paper.
2
One who uses a typewriter; a typist.
3
A machine gun or submachine gun (from the noise it makes when firing).
4
A prank in which fingers are jabbed roughly onto someone's chest followed by striking them over the ear in imitation of using an old-fashioned typewriter.
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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”)
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Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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