Boxing Word Search
Free Boxing word search. We picked 12 themed words — the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: UPPERCUT, HOOK, CROSS, ROUND, REFEREE, CANVAS, GLOVE, MOUTHGUARD, RING, BELL, COMBINATION, KNOCKDOWN.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Boxing word list, defined
- UPPERCUT /ˈʌpərˌkʌt/ · noun
- A punch thrown with the fist from above, aimed at the chin or face of an opponent, often used in boxing. Related: haymaker, hook, jab, punch.
- HOOK /hʊk/ · noun, verb
- A curved or angled piece of metal or other material used for catching or holding something, or a device for catching or holding something, such as a fish. To catch or hold something with a hook. Related: latch, catch, snag, clasp.
- CROSS /krɒs/ (UK), /krɔːs/ or /krɑːs/ (US) · noun, verb, adjective
- A mark shaped like an X, or a structure with two intersecting bars; as a verb, to go from one side to the other, or to place one thing over another. Related: intersect, traverse, span, ford.
- ROUND /raʊnd/ · adjective, verb, noun
- Having a circular shape or form; curved or bent. To move in a circular motion or to make something circular. Related: circular, curved, bent, oval.
- REFEREE /ˈrɛfəri/ · noun
- A person who enforces the rules and decisions in a game or sport, especially one who is officially appointed to do so. A person who settles disputes or makes decisions in a particular area. Related: umpire, judge, arbitrator, mediator.
- CANVAS /ˈkænvəs/ · noun, verb
- A strong, coarse fabric of hemp, flax, or cotton used for sails, tents, and as a surface for oil painting; as a verb, to canvass (a homophone) means to solicit votes or opinions — note that the noun 'canvas' refers only to the fabric. Related: cloth, fabric, tarpaulin, sailcloth.
- GLOVE /ˈɡloʊv/ · noun
- A covering for the hand, typically consisting of a separate sheath for each finger and a thumb, usually made of leather or synthetic material. A protective covering for the hand, especially one worn to protect it from injury or to provide grip. Related: mittens, handwear, handcover, gantlet.
- RING /rɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A circular band, typically of metal, worn around the finger as a piece of jewelry, or a sound of a bell. To encircle or surround something. Related: band, circle, ringlet, bracelet.
- BELL /bɛl/ · noun
- A hollow, usually cup-shaped metal instrument that rings with a clear tone when struck, typically by an internal clapper or external hammer. Also used figuratively for any bell-shaped object or a sound resembling a bell's ring. Related: chime, gong, carillon.
- COMBINATION /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ (British); /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/ (US) · noun
- A joining or merging of two or more things to produce something distinct; also, the particular sequence or set of elements so joined. Related: mixture, blend, combination lock, fusion.
- KNOCKDOWN /nɒkdaʊn/ · noun, verb
- A knockdown is a fall or collapse, especially one caused by a blow or a shock. To knock down means to bring something down or to cause it to fall. Related: fall, collapse, takedown, overthrow.
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