Dhoti Word Search
Play a Dhoti word search free online. We built the 12-word list around its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: DHOTI, VESHTI, MUNDU, COTTON, SILK, LINEN, KHADI, HANDLOOM, ZARI, IKAT, BANDHANI, PLEATS.
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Dhoti word list, defined
- DHOTI /ˈdoʊti/ · noun
- A loincloth worn by Hindu men in India, consisting of a long piece of unstitched cotton cloth wrapped around the waist and legs and knotted or tucked at the front. Related: loincloth, lungi.
- COTTON /ˈkɒt.ən/ (UK); /ˈkɑː.t̬ən/ (US) · noun
- A soft, fluffy white fiber that surrounds the seeds of the cotton plant and is spun into thread or yarn for making textiles; also the plant itself or fabric woven from this fiber. Related: fabric, textile, cloth, thread.
- 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.
- LINEN /ˈlɪnɛn/ · noun
- Linen is a type of textile made from flax plants, known for its breathability, durability, and natural cooling properties. It is often used to make clothing, bedding, and tablecloths. Related: cotton, linen fabric, flax, canvas.
- HANDLOOM /hændlüm/ · noun
- A handloom is a type of loom that is powered by hand, typically used for weaving textiles such as cloth, tapestry, or other fabrics. It consists of a frame or warp beam, a shuttle or pick-up stick, and a set of heddles or harnesses that control the warp threads. Related: loom, weaving machine, textile machine.
- ZARI /zɑːri/ · noun
- Zari is a type of gold or silver thread used in embroidery, particularly in Indian and Pakistani textiles. Related: gold thread, silver thread, embroidery floss.
- IKAT /ɪˈkæt/ · noun
- A type of textile produced using a resist dyeing technique, characterized by unique patterns and colors. Ikat is often used to describe a style or aesthetic that is similar to the textile. Related: batik, tie-dye, shibori, resist dyeing.
- PLEATS /pleɪts/ · noun
- A fold or crease in a piece of fabric, typically made by a seam or a series of parallel folds. Pleats are often used in clothing and textiles to create a decorative or functional effect. Related: folds, creases, ruffles, tucks.
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