Erhu Word Search
Erhu, 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: ERHU, NANHU, TUNINGPEGS, SCROLL, BRIDGE, BOWSTICK, HORSEHAIR, BAMBOO, ROSIN, SANDALWOOD, ROSEWOOD, SNAKESKIN.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Erhu word list, defined
- ERHU /ɛ̀ɹxuː/ · noun
- A Chinese stringed musical instrument with two fiddles, played with a bow. Related: violin, fiddle, lute, pipa.
- SCROLL /skrɒl/ · noun, verb
- A long, narrow piece of parchment or paper rolled around a central axis, used for writing or reading. To move or cause to move in a smooth, flowing motion, typically in a curved or spiral path. Related: roll, unroll, scroll down, scroll through.
- BRIDGE /brɪdʒ/ · noun, verb
- A structure built over a river or other obstacle, allowing people or vehicles to cross. To connect or join two things, especially by a bridge. Related: span, link, connect, span.
- HORSEHAIR /ˈhɔːrsˌhɛr/ · noun
- Horsehair refers to the hair obtained from horses, often used in making brushes, mattresses, and other products requiring durability and strength. Related: mane hair, equine hair, coarse hair, bristle hair.
- BAMBOO /ˈbeɪmoʊ/ · noun
- A tall perennial grass native to Asia, with hollow, jointed stems and a woody base, used for food, shelter, and other purposes. Related: reed, grass, cane, sorghum.
- ROSIN /rɒsɪn/ · noun
- A sticky substance obtained from pine trees, used for polishing and protecting wood, and for making violin bows sticky. A substance used to make a surface slippery. Related: pitch, tar, resin, gum.
- SANDALWOOD /ˈsændəlwʊd/ · noun
- A fragrant, yellowish-brown wood, especially the heartwood of the sandal tree, used in perfumes and as a timber. Related: sandal, east Indian sandalwood, santalum, sandal tree.
- ROSEWOOD /ˈroʊzwʊd/ · noun
- A type of dense, hardwood tree, often used for furniture making and musical instruments. The heartwood of the tree is highly valued for its rich, reddish-brown color and fine grain. Related: mahogany, ebony, walnut, cherry.
- SNAKESKIN /snɛɪkskɪn/ · noun
- The skin of a snake, often used to make leather goods or as a pattern in design. A pattern resembling the skin of a snake. Related: leather, hide, pattern, design.
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