weir
/wɪə̯/noun
Elementary
1
An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream.
2
A fence placed across a river to catch fish.
3
Seaweed.
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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