Zheng He Word Search
Zheng He, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure 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: MING, FLEET, TREASURE, VOYAGE, INDIAN, OCEAN, ENVOY, SUMATRA, JAVA, MALACCA, CALICUT, HORMUZ.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Zheng He word list, defined
- MING /mɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- Ming refers to the Ming dynasty, a Chinese imperial dynasty that ruled from 1368 to 1644. As a verb, ming means to mix or blend. Related: mixing, blending, merging, combining.
- FLEET /fliːt/ · noun
- A fleet is a group of ships, aircraft, or other vehicles operating together under common ownership or command, most notably a nation's organized naval force. Related: armada, squadron, flotilla, convoy.
- TREASURE /ˈtrɛʃər/ · noun
- A quantity of valuable or precious things, especially gold or silver coins, jewels, or other precious objects. A valuable or precious thing, especially a skill or talent. Related: riches, wealth, jewels, valuables.
- 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.
- 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.
- ENVOY /ˈɛnvɔɪ/ · noun
- A messenger or representative, especially one sent on a diplomatic mission to represent a government or head of state. Related: emissary, delegate, ambassador, representative.
- SUMATRA /ˈsuːmətrə/ · proper noun
- Sumatra is the sixth-largest island in the world and is part of Indonesia. Related: Indonesia, Java, Borneo, Sulawesi.
- JAVA /dʒɑːvə/ · noun, verb
- A programming language originally developed by Sun Microsystems and now maintained by Oracle Corporation. Java is an object-oriented language that is commonly used for developing large-scale applications. Related: programming language, object-oriented language, application development.
- MALACCA /məˈlækə/ · noun
- Malacca refers to a type of cane or stick, typically made from the stem of a rattan palm, used as a walking stick or for other purposes. It can also refer to a region in Malaysia. Related: cane, stick, rattan, twig.
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