Matthew Henson Word Search
Play a Matthew Henson word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: MATTHEW, HENSON, EXPLORER, ARCTIC, POLE, EXPEDITION, DOGSLED, INUIT, NAVIGATOR, PIONEER, DISCOVERY, SURVIVAL.
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Matthew Henson word list, defined
- EXPLORER /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/ · noun
- A person who travels to unfamiliar places in order to learn about or map them; more broadly, anyone who investigates or explores a subject, area, or field systematically. Related: adventurer, traveler, pathfinder, pioneer.
- ARCTIC /ˈɑːrktɪk/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, the Arctic is the polar region surrounding the North Pole. As an adjective, it describes things relating to that region or, figuratively, extreme cold. Related: polar, northern, frigid, glacial.
- POLE /pəʊl/ · noun, verb
- A long, thin piece of wood, metal, or other material, typically used as a support or for carrying something. To support or hold something up, typically by inserting a pole into a socket or hole. Related: rod, stick, bar, shaft.
- EXPEDITION /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ · noun
- A journey or voyage undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration, scientific research, or military action. It also denotes promptness or speed in doing something. Related: journey, voyage, mission, trek.
- DOGSLED /dɔɡsleɪd/ · noun
- A sled, typically pulled by dogs, used for transportation over snow and ice. Related: sled, toboggan, sleigh, snowmobile.
- NAVIGATOR /ˈnævɪɡeɪtər/ · noun
- A person who navigates, especially one who steers a ship or aircraft. A person who uses a computer or mobile device to access and use the internet. Related: pilot, steersman, helmsman, navigator.
- PIONEER /ˈpaɪəniər/ · noun
- A person who is among the first to explore or settle a new country or area. A person who is a leader or innovator in a particular field. Related: settler, explorer, trailblazer, pathfinder.
- DISCOVERY /dɪˈskʌvəri/ · noun
- The act or process of finding or learning about something for the first time, whether through search, investigation, or chance. Also, the thing itself that has been found — a person, place, object, or fact newly brought to light. Related: finding, detection, revelation, breakthrough.
- SURVIVAL /sərˈvaɪvəl/ · noun, verb
- The state or fact of continuing to exist or be in operation, especially in difficult circumstances. The act of remaining alive or in existence. Related: existence, continuance, endurance, perseverance.
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