Christopher Columbus Word Search
Free Christopher Columbus word search. We picked 12 themed words — the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: OCEAN, SHIP, SAIL, GOLD, SPICE, ISLAND, EXPLORE, VOYAGE, CARAVEL, NINA, PINTA, SANTA.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Christopher Columbus word list, defined
- OCEAN /oʊˈshiːən/ · noun
- A vast body of saltwater that covers a significant portion of the Earth's surface, often connected to the sea and forming part of the global ocean system. It is the largest of the Earth's five oceans, covering over 70% of the planet's surface. Related: sea, lake, bay, gulf.
- SHIP /ʃɪp/ · noun, verb
- A large boat or vessel that travels on water, especially one that is used for transporting goods or people. To send or transport something, especially by post or courier. Related: boat, vessel, craft, ferry.
- SAIL /sɛɪl/ · verb, noun
- To propel a boat through water using a sail, or a piece of fabric used for this purpose. A sail is a fabric or other material used for propulsion, especially in a boat. Related: propel, navigate, steer, tack.
- GOLD /ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
- A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
- SPICE /ˈspaɪs/ · noun, verb
- A substance added to food to give it flavour, or a quality that makes an activity or situation more interesting or enjoyable. To add flavour or interest to something. Related: seasoning, flavouring, flavor, zest.
- ISLAND /ˈaɪlənd/ · noun
- A piece of land surrounded by water, typically smaller than a continent, and often separated from the mainland by a sea or ocean. Related: islet, isle, key, atoll.
- EXPLORE /ɪkˈsplɔːr/ · verb
- To travel through or examine a place, subject, or idea thoroughly in order to discover more about it. Related: investigate, examine, probe, survey.
- VOYAGE /voʊɪɪʒ/ · noun, verb
- A long journey or trip, especially by sea or air. To travel or journey, especially by sea or air. Related: journey, trip, excursion, expedition.
- CARAVEL /ˈkærəvɛl/ · noun
- A small, swift sailing ship of the 15th and 16th centuries, developed by the Portuguese and used extensively for exploration, typically rigged with lateen or a combination of lateen and square sails. Related: vessel, carrack, sailboat, frigate.
- PINTA /pɪntə/ · noun
- A unit of weight or currency in Spain and Spanish America, equivalent to 2.666 pounds or 1.215 kilograms. A unit of weight or currency in the Philippines, equivalent to 1.050 kilograms. Related: peso, dollar, reale, piece.
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