Paleontologist Word Search
This Paleontologist word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the tools, duties, and vocabulary of a job. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: EXCAVATION, FOSSIL, CHISEL, HAMMER, BRUSH, TROWEL, PICKAXE, SIEVE, GLOVES, HELMET, BOOTS, JACKET.
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Paleontologist word list, defined
- EXCAVATION /ˌekskəˈveɪʃən/ · noun
- The action or process of digging out and removing earth, soil, or other material, especially at a site being explored for archaeological remains. It also refers to the cavity, hole, or site resulting from such digging. Related: digging, exhumation, unearthing, dredging.
- FOSSIL /ˈfɒs.əl/ (UK), /ˈfɑː.səl/ (US) · noun
- The remains or impression of a prehistoric organism preserved in rock, or, informally, an old-fashioned or outdated person, idea, or practice. Related: relic, remnant, remains, trace.
- CHISEL /ˈtʃɪz.əl/ · noun, verb
- A chisel is a hand tool with a shaped cutting edge at the end of a blade, used for carving or cutting hard materials such as wood, stone, or metal. As a verb, it means to cut or carve something with such a tool. Related: carve, cut, sculpt, hew.
- HAMMER /hæmər/ · noun, verb
- A tool used for pounding, shaping, or breaking things, typically consisting of a heavy head on a handle. To strike or hit something forcefully with a hammer. Related: mallet, sledge, mallet, club.
- BRUSH /brʌʃ/ · noun
- An implement with bristles, wire, or other filaments set into a handle, used for cleaning, grooming, or painting; also a light, fleeting touch or contact with something. Related: broom, swab, sweep, graze.
- TROWEL /troʊ.əl/ · noun
- A small, flat tool used for spreading or applying materials, such as mortar or plaster, to a surface. A person who uses a trowel, especially in a skilled or artistic way. Related: spreader, applicator, mortarboard, plasterer.
- PICKAXE /ˈpɪkæks/ · noun
- A tool with a long handle and a heavy metal head, used for breaking up the earth or rocks, typically in mining or excavation. Related: mattock, pik, geologist's pick, rock hammer.
- SIEVE /sɪv/ · noun, verb
- A device for sifting or separating particles of different sizes, typically consisting of a frame with perforations. To separate or sift through something, especially to find or extract something. Related: sifter, strainer, riddle, sieve.
- GLOVES /ˈɡlɒvz/ · noun
- A covering for the hand, typically consisting of a separate sheath for each finger and often worn to protect or to provide grip. Gloves are also used for sports, such as boxing or golf. Related: mittens, handwear, gantlets, gauntlets.
- HELMET /ˈhɛlmɪt/ · noun
- A head covering, typically hard and shaped to fit the head, worn for protection, especially in sports or military contexts. Related: headgear, cap, mask, shield.
- BOOTS /buːts/ · noun
- Boots are sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle, often extending up the leg. As a countable noun it is the plural of 'boot', and in dated British usage 'the boots' referred to a hotel or club servant who cleaned shoes. Related: footwear, shoes.
- JACKET /dʒækɪt/ · noun
- A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, typically made of fabric and fastened at the front with buttons or a zip. A jacket can be a casual or formal item of clothing, depending on the style and material used. Related: coat, jumper, windbreaker, blazer.
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