The Hand Word Search
Play a The Hand word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the parts and systems of the human body, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: PHALANX, CARPAL, THUMB, INDEX, FINGER, KNUCKLE, PALM, WRIST, TENDON, LIGAMENT, MUSCLE, NERVE.
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The Hand word list, defined
- PHALANX /ˈfælæŋks/ · noun
- A military formation in which soldiers stand close together in rows with shields overlapping, especially one of the formations used by ancient Greek and Macedonian armies. By extension, the word can mean a tightly organized group of people united by a shared purpose or interest. Related: formation, battalion, regiment, cohort.
- CARPAL /ˈkɑːrpəl/ · adjective
- Relating to the wrist or the bones of the wrist (the carpals). As a noun, a carpal is one of the small bones forming the human wrist.
- THUMB /θʌm/ · noun; verb
- As a noun, a thumb is the short, stout digit on the inner side of the hand, opposite the little finger. As a verb, it means to signal approval or endorsement with the thumb, as in giving a thumbs-up, or to hitchhike, as in thumbing a ride. Related: digit, pollex, hitchhike, endorse.
- INDEX /ˈɪndɛks/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, an index is an alphabetically or numerically arranged list of names, topics, or other references, used to help locate information. It can also mean a sign, symbol, or number that indicates a quantity, trend, or relationship. As a verb, to index means to arrange or classify information in an index or create an index for it. Related: directory, catalogue, listing, register.
- FINGER /ˈfɪŋɡər/ · noun
- One of the long, jointed digits on the human hand; anatomically there are four fingers and a thumb per hand, though in everyday usage the thumb is often counted as a fifth finger. Related: digit, thumb (loosely), toe (on the foot).
- KNUCKLE /ˈnʌkəl/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a knuckle is a joint at the base of a finger, especially when the hand is bent or clenched. As a verb, to knuckle means to bend the knuckles inward, and it can also mean to submit or yield under pressure. Related: joint, finger joint, knuckle joint, submit.
- PALM /pɑːm/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, the palm is the broad, fleshy inner surface of the hand between the wrist and the bases of the fingers; the word can also mean a hand, a tree of the palm family, or the leaf of a palm tree. As a verb, it means to conceal something in the hand or to pass something off deceptively. Related: hand, handhold, conceal, hide.
- WRIST /rɪst/ · noun
- The joint or region between the hand and the forearm, connecting the hand to the arm. In anatomical contexts, the term refers to the complex of small bones, tendons, ligaments, and other structures that allow the hand to bend and move. Related: wrist joint, carpus.
- TENDON /ˈtɛndən/ · noun
- A tough band of connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone and transmits the force of muscle contraction. Tendons may also connect muscle to muscle or other structures. Related: sinew.
- LIGAMENT /ˈlɪɡəmənt/ · noun
- A tough, flexible band of connective tissue that joins bones or cartilage and helps stabilize parts of the body. By extension, a ligament can be a unifying bond between people, groups, or ideas. Related: bond, tie, band, sinew.
- MUSCLE /ˈmʌsəl/ · noun; verb
- A muscle is a tissue in the body that contracts and relaxes to produce movement, maintain posture, or perform an internal function. As a verb, muscle means to exert force or influence in order to achieve something. Related: brawn, strength, power, force.
- NERVE /nɜːv/ (British); /nɝːv/ (US) · noun and verb
- As a noun, nerve means a bundle of nerve fibres that carries sensory or motor impulses between the brain and the rest of the body; it can also mean courage, steadiness, or emotional control. As a verb, nerve means to strengthen someone’s resolve or prepare them to face a difficult situation. Related: courage, bravery, boldness, guts.
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