Words that rhyme with selvedge
Selvedge is a 2-syllable word with 7 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are cleavage, leafage, ravage.
Definition of selvedge
noun
- border consisting of an ornamental fringe at either end of an oriental carpet
- the edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray
What do these rhymes mean?
- cleavage
- the state of being split or cleft; "there was a cleavage between the liberal and conservative members" the breaking of
- lavage
- washing out a hollow organ (especially the stomach) by flushing with water
- leafage
- the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
- lovage
- herb native to southern Europe; cultivated for its edible stalks and foliage and seeds stalks eaten like celery or
- ravage
- (usually plural) a destructive action; "the ravages of time
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "selvedge" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like cleavage, leafage, ravage create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "selvedge" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.