From the Earth to the Moon Word Search
A free From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne (1865) word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on characters, settings, and objects from the book, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Written by Jules Verne · First published 1865 · Science Fiction.
Words to find: BARBICANE, ARDAN, NICHOLL, CANAVERAL, CALIFORNIA, PARIS, MOONSHIP, GUNNERY, SPACELAB, FIREBALL, ASTRONAUT, LAUNCHPAD.
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From the Earth to the Moon word list, defined
- PARIS /ˈpɛərɪz/ (British); /ˈpærɪs/ (American) · proper noun
- Paris is the capital and largest city of France, situated in the north-central part of the country on the River Seine. It is a major European center for culture, politics, finance, fashion, and transportation. Related: City of Light, Paname.
- GUNNERY /ˈɡʌnəri/ · noun
- The art, science, or practice of using firearms or heavy artillery, especially with skill and precision. Historically, it also referred to the branch of military science concerned with artillery. Related: artillery, markmanship, shooting, gun practice.
- FIREBALL /ˈfaɪərbɔːl/ · noun
- A ball or spherical mass of fire, especially one produced by an explosion; also a very bright meteor that burns with a large, luminous trail. Related: bolide, meteor, comet.
- ASTRONAUT /ˈæstrənɔːt/ · noun
- A person trained to travel and perform duties aboard a spacecraft. Related: cosmonaut, spaceman, spacewoman, space traveller.
- LAUNCHPAD /ˈlɔːntʃpæd/ · noun
- A place, website, or technological platform from which a new business, product, or project can be launched. The term is especially common in discussions of startups and software development. Related: launching point, launch site, startup platform, business incubator.
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