Pont du Gard Word Search
Pont du Gard (Vers), as a word search. 12 words drawn from architectural features, history, and surrounding places 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.
Located in Vers.
Words to find: AQUEDUCT, ROMAN, NIMES, GARDON, LIMESTONE, ARCHES, PILLARS, TIER, THREE, UNESCO, HERITAGE, PROVENCE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Pont du Gard word list, defined
- AQUEDUCT /ˈækwɪdʌkt/ · noun
- An artificial channel or structure, typically a bridge-like construction of stone or concrete, built to convey water from a distant source to a town or other destination. Related: waterway, channel, conduit, flume.
- ROMAN /roʊˈmæn/ · noun, verb
- A person from Rome or of Italian descent. To write or print in the style of ancient Rome, especially with letters that resemble those of the Latin alphabet. Related: Italian, Latin, Romanian.
- LIMESTONE /ˈlaɪmˌstoʊn/ · noun
- A type of sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, often used as a building material. Related: marble, sandstone, granite, slate.
- ARCHES /ˈɑːrtʃɪz/ · noun (plural); also verb form
- Arches are curved structures that span an opening and support weight above it, such as a bridge or doorway. As a verb form, it is the third-person singular of 'arch', meaning to curve into an arch shape. Related: vaults, curves, arcades, bends.
- PILLARS /ˈpɪlərz/ · noun
- A pillar is a vertical structural support or a prominent feature, such as a column or a landmark. Pillars can be found in architecture, nature, or as a metaphor for something that provides support or stability. Related: columns, supports, beams, pillars.
- TIER /tɪər/ · noun, verb
- A level or rank in a hierarchy or system of classification; a horizontal or vertical division in a structure or system. To arrange or categorize something in a hierarchical order. Related: level, rank, grade, stratum.
- THREE /θriː/ · noun, number
- A number equal to one more than two. The third in a set of three. Related: threefold, third, triad, trio.
- HERITAGE /ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/ · noun
- The inherited culture, traditions, and values of a family or community, or the natural features of a place that are preserved and protected. Related: legacy, tradition, culture, history.
Play the Pont du Gard word search · Browse every landmark · Today's daily challenge