Reptiles Word Search
A free Reptiles word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: SCALES, SNAKE, LIZARD, TURTLE, CROCODILE, GECKO, CHAMELEON, PYTHON, VIPER, COBRA, IGUANA, MONITOR.
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Reptiles word list, defined
- SCALES /skɛɪlz/ · noun, verb
- A series of musical notes or a device for measuring weight or thickness. To change or adjust something, especially a musical instrument, to a different pitch or key. Related: series, sequence, range, octave.
- SNAKE /snɛɪk/ · noun, verb
- A long, thin, legless, carnivorous reptile with a scaly body and a flicking tongue. To move in a sinuous, wavelike motion. Related: serpent, reptile, snake, adder.
- LIZARD /ˈlaɪzərd/ · noun
- A reptile with a long, narrow tail and scaly skin, typically having four legs and a short neck. Related: reptile, amphibian, snake, turtle.
- TURTLE /ˈtɜːr.təl/ · noun
- A slow-moving reptile with a shell, typically living on land and feeding on plants and animals. A person who moves slowly and carefully. Related: reptile, slowpoke, snail, tortoise.
- CROCODILE /ˈkrɒkədaɪl/ (British & US; US often /ˈkrɑːkədaɪl/) · noun
- A large, predatory semiaquatic reptile of the family Crocodylidae, native to tropical regions, having a long tapered snout, thick scaly hide, and powerful jaws; also, more broadly in informal use, any large crocodilian including alligators and caimans. Related: crocodilian, croc.
- GECKO /ˈɡɛkoʊ/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized lizard with a broad, flat head and a long, thin tail, often found in warm, dry environments. Geckos are known for their ability to climb walls and ceilings using their specialized feet. Related: lizard, reptile, amphibian, animal.
- CHAMELEON /kəˈmiːliən/ · noun
- A small, slow-moving Old World lizard known for its ability to change skin colour, its grasping tail, and its independently movable eyes. By extension, a person who readily changes their opinions, behaviour, or appearance to suit different circumstances. Related: shape-shifter, opportunist, turncoat, camouflage artist.
- PYTHON /ˈpaɪθɒn/ · noun
- A large, non-venomous snake native to Africa and Asia, often kept as a pet. A programming language developed by Guido van Rossum. Related: snake, serpent, reptile, pythonidae.
- VIPER /ˈvaɪpər/ · noun
- A venomous snake of the family Viperidae, typically having a broad, flat head and a narrow neck. A person who is deceitful or treacherous. Related: snake, serpent, addict, deceiver.
- COBRA /ˈkəʊbrə/ (UK), /ˈkoʊbrə/ (US) · noun
- A highly venomous snake of the genus Naja (and related genera), native to Africa and Asia, known for the hood it spreads by expanding its neck ribs when threatened. Related: serpent, snake.
- IGUANA /ɪˈɡwɑːnə/ · noun
- A large, herbivorous lizard native to the Americas, typically having a spiky back and a long tail. Iguanas are often found in warm, tropical environments. Related: iguana lizard, green iguana, spiny-tailed iguana, American iguana.
- MONITOR /ˈmɒnɪtər/ · noun, verb
- A device for displaying video and audio from a computer, or to supervise or keep watch over something. Related: display, screen, supervise, watch.
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