Gele Word Search
This Gele word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: GELE, ASOOKE, KENTE, ADIRE, BATIK, ANKARA, SILK, COTTON, VELVET, GEORGETTE, BROCADE, LACE.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Gele word list, defined
- BATIK /bəˈtiːk/ · noun
- A technique of resist dyeing fabric, typically cotton, by applying wax to the areas that are not to be dyed, or a piece of fabric made using this technique. Related: tie-dye, resist dyeing, wax-resist dyeing, fabric painting.
- 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.
- COTTON /ˈkɒtn̩/ · noun
- A soft, fluffy staple fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant, used to make clothing and other textiles. Related: linen, silk, wool, flax.
- VELVET /ˈvɛlvɪt/ · noun
- A soft, smooth fabric with a thick, plush pile, often made from cotton, silk, or synthetic fibers. Velvet is often used for clothing, upholstery, and other decorative items. Related: velour, fleece, satin, silk.
- 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.
- BROCADE /broʊˈkeɪd/ · noun
- A rich, intricate fabric with a pattern of gold or silver thread, often used for decorative purposes. A type of ornate fabric with a raised pattern. Related: tapestry, velvet, satin, damask.
- LACE /leɪs/ · noun, verb
- A delicate fabric made of threads or yarns, often used for decorative purposes. To decorate or embellish something with lace. Related: netting, mesh, gauze, filigree.
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