The Hand Word Search
Play a The Hand word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the parts and systems of the human body, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: PHALANX, CARPAL, THUMB, INDEX, FINGER, KNUCKLE, PALM, WRIST, TENDON, LIGAMENT, MUSCLE, NERVE.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
The Hand word list, defined
- PHALANX /fəˈlæŋks/ · noun
- A body of soldiers drawn up in a close formation, especially in ancient times. A phalanx of people or things is a close group or mass. Related: rank, array, formation, column.
- CARPAL /ˈkɑːrpəl/ · adjective
- Relating to the wrist or the bones of the wrist (the carpals). As a noun, a carpal is one of the small bones forming the human wrist.
- THUMB /θʌmb/ · noun, verb
- The first digit on a human hand, or to press or manipulate something with this digit. The thumb is a digit on the human hand, located on the radial side of the hand. Related: digit, finger, index, pointer.
- INDEX /ˈɪndɛks/ · noun, verb
- A list of references, as to a subject, or an index to a book, or a finger that points out something. To locate or identify the position of something. Related: list, catalog, directory, pointer.
- FINGER /ˈfɪŋɡər/ · noun
- One of the long, jointed digits on the human hand; anatomically there are four fingers and a thumb per hand, though in everyday usage the thumb is often counted as a fifth finger. Related: digit, thumb (loosely), toe (on the foot).
- KNUCKLE /nʌkl/ · noun, verb
- The joint or bone at the base of the finger or toe. To strike or hit with the knuckles. Related: fist, punch, claw, nail.
- PALM /pɑːm/ · noun, verb
- The palm of the hand is the inner surface of the hand at the base of the fingers. To palm something means to secretly hold or conceal it. Related: hand, fist, claw, grip.
- WRIST /wɜːst/ · noun
- The joint that connects the forearm to the hand, or a part of a watch or other device that is turned by this joint. A flexible joint in the human body that connects the forearm to the hand. Related: forearm, hand, joint, ankle.
- TENDON /ˈtɛndən/ · noun
- A cord or band of fibrous tissue connecting a muscle to a bone or other structure, allowing for movement and support. A long, narrow, and flexible part of a muscle that attaches to a bone. Related: ligament, fascia, sinew, cable.
- LIGAMENT /ˈlaɪəmənt/ · noun
- A band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones or holds together joints, or a strong cord or thread of fibrous tissue that connects a muscle to a bone. Related: tendon, fascia, cartilage, sinew.
- MUSCLE /ˈmʌskəl/ · noun
- A tissue that has the power of movement, and is made up of bundles of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement. A muscle is a bundle of fibers that contract and relax to produce movement. Related: flesh, sinew, fiber, tendon.
- NERVE /nɜːrv/ · noun, verb
- A nerve is a bundle of nerve fibers that transmit signals to and from the brain and spinal cord. To have nerve means to have courage or confidence. Related: nerve fiber, nervous system, guts, pluck.
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