Bass Drum Word Search

Illustrated Bass Drum scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle
Illustrated Bass Drum scene — AI-generated artwork behind this musical instrument's word search puzzle

Bass Drum, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its parts, its materials, and how it is played 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.

Words to find: BASSDRUM, SHELL, HEAD, LUGS, TENSIONRODS, SPURS, FOOTBOARD, PEDAL, BEATER, MALLET, MAPLE, BIRCH.

Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.

Bass Drum word list, defined

SHELL /ʃel/ · noun, verb
The outer covering of a tree seed, typically hard and woody. To remove the outer covering of something, especially a nut or a seed. Related: husk, peel, covering, exoskeleton.
HEAD /hɛd/ · noun, verb
The upper part of the human body, containing the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. To be in charge or control of something. Related: brain, mind, skull, chief.
SPURS /spɜːrz/ · noun, verb
A spur is a metal or plastic device attached to a rider's boot, used to urge a horse forward. To spur something means to encourage or stimulate it. Related: encourage, stimulate, urge, provoke.
FOOTBOARD /ˈfuːtˌbɔːrd/ · noun
A board at the foot of a bed, typically with a drawer or storage space underneath. A footboard is a piece of furniture that is attached to the foot of a bed. Related: bed frame, headboard, bedside table, nightstand.
PEDAL /ˈpiːdəl/ · noun, verb
A pedal is a foot-operated lever, typically used to control a machine or instrument. To pedal means to press down on a pedal with one's foot. Related: press, operate, control, regulate.
BEATER /ˈbiːtər/ · noun, verb
A person or thing that beats, or a tool used for beating. To defeat or overcome someone or something. Related: beater, beaters, beating, thrasher.
MALLET /mælɪt/ · noun
A large hammer used for pounding or crushing, typically having a flat face and a handle. Related: hammer, club, sledge, maul.
MAPLE /ˈmeɪpl/ · noun, verb
A deciduous tree with palmate leaves and small yellow flowers, valued for its wood and sap, which is used to make syrup. To make something smooth and even, like a surface. Related: sugar maple, red maple, silver maple, boxelder.
BIRCH /bɜːrtʃ/ · noun
A deciduous tree with a slender trunk and small leaves, often having white or silver bark. The wood of this tree is valued for its durability and resistance to rot. Related: beech, alder, poplar, willow.

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