Illustrated The Great Wall scene — AI-generated artwork behind this film's word search puzzle
This The Great Wall (2016) word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — characters, props, locations, and themes. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Directed by Yimou Zhang · Action, Adventure, Fantasy · Released 2016.
Words to find: TAOTIE, CROSSBOW, CANNON, MATCHLOCK, SHIELD, ARMOR, SWORD, SPEAR, QUIVER, LANTERN, BAMBOO, JADE.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
The Great Wall word list, defined
CROSSBOW/ˈkrɒsboʊ/ · noun
A weapon consisting of a bow mounted horizontally on a stock, which shoots short bolts or quarrels by means of a trigger mechanism. Related: arbalest.
CANNON/ˈkæn.ən/ · noun
A large, heavy gun mounted on wheels or a carriage, historically used to fire heavy iron or stone balls over long distances in warfare. Related: artillery piece, gun, howitzer, mortar.
MATCHLOCK/mætʃlɒk/ · noun
A type of firearm that uses a piece of cord or a piece of string to ignite the gunpowder, typically by being held over a burning ember or spark. Related: firearm, gun, musket.
SHIELD/ʃiːld/ · noun, verb
A flat, broad piece of metal or other material used for protection, typically held in the hand or attached to the arm. To protect or defend something or someone from harm or attack. Related: buckler, defender, protector, savior.
ARMOR/ˈɑːrmər/ · noun (also verb)
Protective metal, leather, or other hard covering worn on the body to shield against weapons in combat, or the metal plating fitted to vehicles and warships for protection. Related: protection, shielding, plate, mail.
SWORD/ˈsɔːrd/ · noun
A bladed weapon, typically with a handle and a cutting edge, used for cutting or thrusting. Related: blade, cutlass, rapier, scimitar.
SPEAR/speər/ · noun, verb
A long, pointed weapon, typically with a sharp metal point, used for hunting or throwing. To pierce or thrust with a spear. Related: pike, lance, dart, javelin.
QUIVER/kwɪvər/ · noun, verb
A quiver is a container for arrows, or a feeling of nervousness or excitement. To quiver is to shake or tremble, or to feel a sense of nervousness or excitement. Related: shake, tremble, quake, flutter.
LANTERN/ˈlæntərn/ · noun
A container with a light source inside, typically made of paper, metal, or plastic, and often used for decoration or as a source of light in the dark. Related: candle, lamp, light, torch.
BAMBOO/bæmˈbuː/ · noun
A giant, fast-growing tropical or subtropical grass of the genus Bambusa and related genera, with hollow jointed woody stems. The hard, durable stems of this plant, used as a material for construction, furniture, tools, and crafts. Related: cane, reed, stalk.
JADE/ˈdʒeɪd/ · noun
A green gemstone, often used in jewelry, or a greenish-yellow color. In Chinese culture, jade is a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Related: emerald, peridot, turquoise, malachite.