Abaya Word Search
Abaya, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for 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: ABAYA, SLEEVES, HEMLINE, COLLAR, CUFFS, LINING, HOOD, SILK, CHIFFON, GEORGETTE, CREPE, JERSEY.
Found words stay highlighted, so the grid gets easier to read as you go and the final few tend to fall quickly.
Abaya word list, defined
- ABAYA /əˈbaɪ.ə/ · noun
- A loose, full-length outer garment or robe, typically black, worn by some Muslim women as a form of modest dress, especially in Arab countries. Related: robe, cloak, garment, gown.
- HEMLINE /hɛmˈlaɪn/ · noun
- The line at the bottom of a garment, especially a skirt or dress, where the hem is sewn. The lowest point of a garment's hem. Related: hem, seam, edge, border.
- COLLAR /ˈkɒlər/ · noun
- The part of a shirt, coat, or dress that fits around the neck; also, a band put around the neck of an animal such as a dog. Related: neckband, ruff.
- CUFFS /kʌfs/ · noun
- Cuffs are the folded or fastened ends of a sleeve at the wrist, or the thick bands of fabric forming those ends; as a plural noun, it most often refers to the turned-back ends of shirt or jacket sleeves. It can also refer to handcuffs in informal usage, though that sense is usually expressed by the single word 'cuffs' in phrases like 'in cuffs'. Related: manacles, handcuffs, shackles.
- LINING /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ · noun, verb
- A layer of material, such as fabric or paper, used to line something, or the act of doing this. A strip of material used to line a pocket or a seam. Related: lining material, interior, fabric, cloth.
- HOOD /hʊd/ · noun, verb
- A hood is a covering for the head, typically made of fabric or other materials. It can also refer to a neighborhood or community. Related: cap, mask, covering, headgear.
- SILK /sɪlk/ · noun
- A smooth and luxurious fabric made from silk fibers, often used in clothing and textiles. It can also refer to a smooth and subtle quality, such as a silk voice or a silk road. Related: satin, velvet, lace, cotton.
- CHIFFON /ˈʃɪfɒn/ (UK); /ʃɪˈfɑːn/ or /ʃɪˈfɒn/ (US) · noun
- A very light, sheer fabric of silk, nylon, or rayon with a soft drape, used especially in dresses and scarves; also used attributively to describe things made of or resembling this fabric. Related: gauze, organza, voile, georgette.
- GEORGETTE /ˈdʒɔːrʒɛt/ · noun
- A lightweight, semi-sheer fabric made from silk or synthetic fibers, often used in clothing and home decor. Related: voile, organza, tulle, chiffon.
- CREPE /kreɪp/ (US); /krɛp/ (UK) · noun
- A thin, light fabric with a wrinkled or crinkled surface; also a thin, soft pancake, typically of French origin, often folded or rolled around a filling. Related: pancake, blini, tortilla, galette.
- JERSEY /ˈdʒɜːrzi/ · noun
- A type of knitwear originating from the Channel Island of Jersey, typically made of wool or cotton, and often worn as a casual garment. A team's home uniform in various sports, especially American football and hockey. Related: sweater, jumper, knit, cardigan.
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