David and Goliath Word Search
David and Goliath, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the people, places, and objects of the Old and New Testaments sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: DAVID, GOLIATH, PHILISTINE, ISRAEL, JERUSALEM, SLING, STONE, SHEPHERD, GIANT, ARMOR, SWORD, SPEAR.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
David and Goliath word list, defined
- GOLIATH /ˈɡoʊliəθ/ · noun
- A giant in the Bible, known for his great size and strength. A person or thing of unusually large size or strength. Related: giant, colossus, monster, brute.
- PHILISTINE /fɪˈlɪs.tiːn/ · noun
- A person who is hostile to art, literature, and culture; a person who is uncultured or unsophisticated. A philistine may also refer to a person who is opposed to new ideas or innovations. Related: barbarian, boor, cultured, sophisticate.
- SLING /ˈslɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A sling is a device used to support or carry something, typically consisting of a strap or bandage that is wrapped around the body. To sling something means to throw or propel it with a swinging motion. Related: bandage, brace, support, strap.
- STONE /stɒn/ · noun, verb
- A hard, solid, and often smooth rock or mineral substance; a small rock or pebble. To hit or throw something at someone or something with force. Related: rock, pebble, boulder, granite.
- SHEPHERD /ˈʃɛpərd/ · noun
- A person who herds sheep, or a person who looks after a flock of sheep, often as a job. A person who guides or supervises a group of people. Related: herder, pastor, guardian, caregiver.
- GIANT /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/ · noun, adjective
- A person or thing of enormous size; a very large person or animal. Used to describe something or someone as extremely large or impressive. Related: colossal, enormous, gigantic, huge.
- ARMOR /ˈɑːrmər/ · noun (also verb)
- Protective metal, leather, or other hard covering worn on the body to shield against weapons in combat, or the metal plating fitted to vehicles and warships for protection. Related: protection, shielding, plate, mail.
- SWORD /ˈsɔːrd/ · noun
- A bladed weapon, typically with a handle and a cutting edge, used for cutting or thrusting. Related: blade, cutlass, rapier, scimitar.
- SPEAR /speər/ · noun, verb
- A long, pointed weapon, typically with a sharp metal point, used for hunting or throwing. To pierce or thrust with a spear. Related: pike, lance, dart, javelin.
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