Lute Word Search
Lute, 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: BODY, NECK, HEADSTOCK, ROSETTE, FRETBOARD, BRIDGE, SADDLE, SOUNDHOLE, ROSEWOOD, SPRUCE, EBONY, CEDAR.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Lute word list, defined
- BODY /ˈbɒdi/ · noun, verb
- The main part of something, or a person's physical structure. To give a detailed account of something. Related: corpse, figure, physique, shape.
- NECK /nɛk/ · noun, verb
- The part of the body connecting the head to the torso, or to turn or twist something so that the front or top is facing in a different direction. Related: throat, nape, chin, collar.
- HEADSTOCK /ˈhɛdstɒk/ · noun
- The headstock of a machine or tool is the part that is attached to the head or the top of the machine, often containing the drive mechanism or other essential components. Related: head, top, apex.
- ROSETTE /roʊˈzɛt/ · noun
- A rosette is a usually circular arrangement of parts or a decorative arrangement of flowers, leaves, or shapes. It can also refer to a badge or ornament in the shape of a rosette. Related: medallion, badge, ornament, emblem.
- FRETBOARD /frɛtˈbɔːrd/ · noun
- The flat piece of wood or other material glued to the neck of a guitar, bass guitar, or other stringed instrument, on which the frets are mounted. Related: fingerboard, neck, strings.
- 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.
- SADDLE /ˈsædəl/ · noun, verb
- A structure for supporting a rider on a horse, typically consisting of a padded seat and a frame with a back and a pair of pommels. To place or arrange something in a position of difficulty or danger. Related: back, seat, saddlebag, pack.
- 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.
- SPRUCE /spruːs/ · noun
- A small to medium-sized evergreen tree with needle-like leaves and small cones, native to northern Europe and Asia. A spruce is often used as a Christmas tree. Related: fir, pine, cedar, cypress.
- EBONY /ɛbəni/ · noun
- A very hard, black wood from the ebony tree, often used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used as a color term to describe something that is very dark or black. Related: blackwood, jet, mahogany, walnut.
- CEDAR /ˈsɛdər/ · noun
- A coniferous tree of the cypress family, or the wood of this tree, valued for its durability and distinctive fragrance. Cedar is often used for making furniture, roofing, and other wood products. Related: cypress, pine, spruce, fir.
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