Surfing Word Search
Surfing, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport 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: WAVES, BOARD, WETSUIT, LEASH, PADDLE, POPUP, CUTBACK, TUBE, BARREL, REEF, SHORE, SWELL.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Surfing word list, defined
- WAVES /wɛvz/ · noun, verb
- A series of water movements on the surface of the ocean, lake, or river, or a movement or motion that is similar to a wave. To move in a wavelike motion, or to send a signal or message in a wavelike pattern. Related: surge, swell, billow, undulation.
- BOARD /bɔːrd/ (US); /bɔːd/ (UK) · noun, verb
- As a noun, a long flat thin piece of material such as wood, or a committee that directs an organization. As a verb, to get on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle. Related: plank, panel, committee, council.
- WETSUIT /wɛtˈsuːt/ · noun
- A flexible, waterproof garment worn for surfing, diving, or other water sports, typically made of neoprene. Related: diving suit, wets, surfing suit, dry suit.
- LEASH /liːʃ/ · noun
- A length of cord, chain, or rope, with a ring or handle at one end, used for leading or holding an animal, especially a dog. Related: rein, halter, lead, strap.
- PADDLE /ˈpædəl/ · noun, verb
- A flat piece of material, typically made of wood or plastic, used for propelling a boat through water, or a long-handled tool used for stirring or mixing. Related: oar, blade, sweep, stroke.
- CUTBACK /ˈkʌtbæk/ · noun
- A reduction or decrease in something, especially in spending, services, staff, or production; also a sharp backward movement in sport, such as a football maneuver where the runner changes direction. Related: reduction, cut, decrease, retrenchment.
- TUBE /tjuːb/ · noun, verb
- A hollow cylindrical container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding or transporting liquids, gases, or solids. To watch a television program or film on a television. Related: canal, duct, hose, pipe.
- BARREL /ˈbærəl/ · noun
- A large cylindrical container with flat ends, traditionally made of wooden staves bound by metal hoops, used for storing and transporting liquids such as beer, wine, and oil; also a standard unit of measurement for crude oil equal to 42 US gallons. Related: cask, keg, drum, vat.
- REEF /riːf/ · noun
- A ridge of rocks or coral near the surface of the sea, or a similar underwater feature. A coral reef is a large underwater structure composed of coral, a living organism. Related: barrier, coral, reef, rocky outcropping.
- SHORE /ʃɔː/ · noun, verb
- The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river. To bring or move something to the land from a boat or ship. Related: coast, beach, bank, dock.
- SWELL /swɛl/ · verb, noun
- To rise or swell in size, amount, or degree; to become larger or more intense. A swelling or rising of the sea, especially one caused by a storm. Related: rise, increase, expand, swell up.
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