East Cowes Word Search
A free East Cowes word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on landmarks, neighborhoods, and local flavor, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: MEDINA, SOLENT, OSBORNE, VICTORIA, REDFUNNEL, LIFEBOAT, MARINA, PIER, ESPLANADE, SEAFRONT, WHIPPINGHAM, NORTHWOOD.
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East Cowes word list, defined
- MEDINA /məˈdiːnə/ · noun
- The old, traditionally Muslim quarter of a town or city in North Africa or the Middle East, especially one distinguished from a newer European-style settlement. The name is also used for the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. Related: old town, historic quarter, old city, native quarter.
- VICTORIA /vɪkˈtɔːriə/ · proper noun; noun
- Victoria is chiefly the name of Queen Victoria (1819–1901), who reigned as monarch of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, and is also a feminine given name. In botanical usage, victoria denotes a genus of large tropical water lilies, especially the giant water lily. Related: victory, triumph, success.
- LIFEBOAT /ˈlaɪfboʊt/ · noun
- A boat designed to rescue people from danger, especially at sea or on a large body of water. The term can also figuratively mean a measure or resource that enables survival. Related: rescue boat, rescue launch, survival boat.
- MARINA /məˈriːnə/ · noun
- A harbor or waterfront facility where boats, especially yachts and motorboats, can be berthed and may receive services such as fuel, maintenance, and docking assistance. Related: harbor, yacht basin, boat basin, port.
- PIER /pɪər/ (British); /pɪr/ (US) · noun
- A structure projecting from the shore into a body of water, used for walking, docking boats, fishing, or recreation. A pier may be built of wood, stone, concrete, or metal and can extend either perpendicular to the shoreline or parallel to it. Related: jetty, wharf, quay, dock.
- ESPLANADE /ˈɛsplənɑːd/ · noun
- A long, open, level area or promenade beside the sea, a river, or a public space, typically paved and intended for walking. It can also refer more generally to any broad open walkway or parade ground. Related: promenade, boardwalk, walkway, parade.
- SEAFRONT /ˈsiːfrʌnt/ · noun
- The part of a town or settlement that lies along the sea, especially the waterfront and any adjoining promenade, buildings, or recreational area. Related: waterfront, shorefront, seaside, coastfront.
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