wood
/wʊd/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1
The substance making up the central part of the trunk and branches of a tree. Used as a material for construction, to manufacture various items, etc. or as fuel.
2
The wood from a particular species of tree.
3
A forested or wooded area.
4
Firewood.
5
A type of golf club, the head of which was traditionally made of wood.
6
A woodwind instrument.
7
An erection of the penis.
8
Chess pieces.
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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
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