Sherwani Word Search
Free Sherwani word search. We picked 12 themed words — its fabrics, its layers, and the occasions it is worn for — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: SHERWANI, ACHKAN, COLLAR, CUFFS, LAPEL, VENT, PLACKET, LINING, BUTTON, SILK, VELVET, BROCADE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Sherwani word list, defined
- 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.
- LAPEL /ləˈpɛl/ · noun
- A fold in a garment, typically at the front of a jacket or coat, where a button or pin is fastened. A lapel is also a strip of fabric at the front of a hat or a collar. Related: collar, lap, edge, border.
- VENT /vɛnt/ · noun, verb
- A vent is an opening or passage for the escape of air, gas, or liquid. To vent means to release or express strong emotions, often in a loud or violent manner. Related: outlet, outburst, release, explosion.
- PLACKET /ˈplækɪt/ · noun
- A placket is an opening or slit in a garment, typically in a skirt or dress, for ease of movement or to allow for the insertion of a zipper or other fastening device. It is often reinforced with stitching or interfacing. Related: slit, opening, gap, slot.
- 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.
- BUTTON /ˈbʌtən/ · noun, verb
- A small disc or knob, typically of plastic or metal, sewn onto a garment and passed through a buttonhole to fasten it; also a control pressed with the finger to operate a machine or device. Related: fastener, clasp, toggle, snap.
- 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.
- 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.
- BROCADE /brəˈkeɪd/ · noun
- A rich, heavy fabric woven with a raised pattern, typically of silk interwoven with gold or silver thread. It can also refer to the act or process of weaving such a patterned fabric. Related: damask, tapestry, jacquard, velvet.
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