Field Hockey Word Search
A free Field Hockey word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: GOALKEEPER, DEFENDER, MIDFIELDER, FORWARD, STICK, BALL, DRIBBLE, PASS, TACKLE, PUSH, SLAP, FLICK.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Field Hockey word list, defined
- GOALKEEPER /ˈɡoʊlkɪpiər/ · noun
- The player on a sports team, especially soccer, whose job is to prevent the ball from entering the goal by catching or deflecting it. Related: goal tender, goal mind, keeper, net minder.
- DEFENDER /dɪˈfɛndər/ · noun
- A person or thing that protects someone or something from harm, attack, or criticism. In sport, a player whose primary role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring. Related: protector, guardian, champion, defender of the faith (no).
- MIDFIELDER /mɪdˈfiːldər/ · noun
- A midfielder is a player in a team sport, especially association football or rugby, who plays in a midfield position, supporting both the defense and the offense. Related: central player, middle player, support player.
- FORWARD /ˈfɔːrwərd/ · adverb
- In the direction that one is facing or travelling; onward in time or progress. As an adjective, it describes something situated ahead or sent on to a further destination. Related: onward, ahead, onwards, progressively.
- STICK /stɪk/ · noun, verb
- A long, thin piece of wood or other material, typically straight and cylindrical in shape. To fasten or attach something to a surface using a stick or a similar object. Related: rod, staff, branch, stickle.
- BALL /bɔːl/ (British), /bɔːl/ or /bɑːl/ (US) · noun
- A solid or hollow spherical or roughly spherical object, used especially in games and sports; also a large formal dance event. Related: sphere, globe, orb, spheroid.
- DRIBBLE /ˈdrɪb.əl/ · verb and noun
- To fall or let fall in small drops, or to move a ball along the ground with repeated small kicks, bounces, or taps; as a noun, a small trickle of liquid or the act of moving a ball this way. Related: trickle, drip, drool, slobber.
- PASS /pæs/ · verb, noun
- To move past something or someone, or to succeed in an examination or test. A path or route, especially one that is used by people or vehicles. Related: go, succeed, surpass, move.
- TACKLE /tækl/ · noun, verb
- A device for hauling or pulling something, especially a fishing net or a heavy load. To deal with or handle a problem or situation. Related: equipment, gear, apparatus, device.
- PUSH /pʌʃ/ · verb, noun
- To apply force to something so that it moves or is forced to move in a particular direction. A strong or sudden movement of the body, especially to move something or someone. Related: thrust, shove, impel, drive.
- SLAP /slæp/ · verb, noun
- To hit someone or something with a flat hand, often with a loud noise. A sudden, loud noise, often made by hitting something. Related: hit, smack, punch, tap.
- FLICK /flɪk/ · verb (also noun)
- To flick is to move or hit something with a sudden, light, quick stroke, typically with a finger, wrist, or whip. As a noun, a flick is such a light, sharp movement or blow, and informally also refers to a movie. Related: snap, flip, whip, jerk.
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