Seals and Walruses Word Search
This Seals and Walruses word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the habitats, species, and behaviors of an animal group. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: SEALS, WALRUSES, FLIPPERS, BLUBBER, WHISKERS, PUPS, ROOKERY, ICEPACK, MOLTING, DIVING, FISHING, CALLING.
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Seals and Walruses word list, defined
- SEALS /sɛlz/ · noun
- Seals are large, carnivorous marine mammals that belong to the suborder Pinnipedia. They are characterized by their streamlined bodies, flippers, and ability to dive to great depths. Related: mammals, marine animals, pinnipeds, sea lions.
- WALRUSES /wɔːlrʊs/ · noun
- Large, carnivorous marine mammals with a distinctive set of tusks and a blubbery body, found in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Walruses are known for their loud grunting sounds and their ability to dive to great depths in search of food. Related: seals, sea lions, manatees, dugongs.
- FLIPPERS /ˈflɪp.ərz/ · noun
- Flippers are broad, flat limbs used by aquatic animals such as seals, whales, and turtles for swimming; the word also refers to the rubber or plastic fins worn on the feet by divers and snorkelers to propel themselves through water. Related: fins, paddles, limbs, flukes.
- BLUBBER /ˈblʌbər/ · noun; also verb
- The thick layer of fat beneath the skin of whales, seals, and other marine mammals, which insulates them in cold water. As a verb, it means to weep noisily and uncontrollably. Related: fat, lard, tallow.
- WHISKERS /wɪskərz/ · noun
- Long, thin hairs growing from the face, especially around the mouth of a cat or other animal. Also, a thin, pointed strip of metal used for mixing or beating. Related: hairs, bristles, fuzz, tufts.
- PUPS /pʌps/ · noun
- Young dogs, especially those recently born or in the early stages of development. Related: puppies, youngsters, juveniles, cubs.
- ROOKERY /ruːkəri/ · noun
- A place where rooks or other birds of a similar type nest, especially a large colony of such birds. A chess piece that moves horizontally or vertically any number of squares. Related: colony, nesting site, bird sanctuary, chess piece.
- ICEPACK /ˈaɪspæk/ · noun
- A cold compress, typically made of a gel or gel-like substance, used to relieve pain and reduce swelling, often applied to the skin to treat injuries or strains. Related: cold compress, ice wrap, cold pack, gel pack.
- MOLTING /mɒltɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The process of shedding or casting off a part of the body, especially the skin or feathers, as a means of growth or renewal. To shed or cast off a part of the body, especially the skin or feathers. Related: shedding, casting, sloughing, moult.
- DIVING /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/ · noun
- The action or sport of plunging headfirst into water, or the activity of swimming underwater using breathing equipment such as scuba gear. Related: plunging, submerging, swimming.
- FISHING /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ · noun
- The activity or practice of trying to catch fish, typically with a rod, line, and bait, either for food, sport, or trade; also the commercial industry of harvesting fish from oceans, rivers, and lakes. Related: angling, trawling, seining, netting.
- CALLING /ˈkɔː.lɪŋ/ · noun
- A strong inner urge or sense of purpose toward a particular career or way of life; also the act or sound of someone or something that calls. Related: vocation, mission, profession, occupation.
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