Ukulele Word Search
Ukulele, 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: UKULELE, STRINGS, SOUNDHOLE, BRIDGE, SADDLE, HEADSTOCK, FRETBOARD, FRETS, TUNING, PEGS, MAHOGANY, SPRUCE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Ukulele word list, defined
- UKULELE /juːkəˈliː/ · noun
- A small, four-stringed musical instrument originating from Hawaii, typically played with the fingers. Related: mandolin, lute, guitar, banjo.
- STRINGS /strɪŋz/ · noun, verb
- A number of words or symbols written or printed in a line, especially when forming a sentence or phrase. To stretch or extend something, typically by pulling on it. Related: lines, words, phrases, sentences.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- TUNING /tjuːnɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- The process of adjusting or setting the pitch or frequency of a musical instrument or a sound to a desired standard. The act of adjusting or setting something to a desired standard or condition. Related: adjustment, calibration, fine-tuning, pitching.
- PEGS /pɛɡz/ · noun
- A small, usually tapered, piece of wood, plastic, or metal used for hanging or supporting something, such as a picture or a garment. A peg can also refer to a small metal or plastic device used to fasten or secure something, such as a peg leg. Related: pin, hook, fastener, clasp.
- MAHOGANY /məˈɡɑːnɪ/ · noun
- A reddish-brown wood, especially the wood of the mahogany tree, valued for its durability and fine grain. A type of wood used for furniture making. Related: ebony, walnut, cherry, oak.
- 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.
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