Shuka Word Search
This Shuka 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: SHUKA, WOOL, COTTON, PLAID, CHECK, STRIPE, INDIGO, OCHRE, BEADS, BRACELET, ANKLET, NECKLACE.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Shuka word list, defined
- WOOL /wʊl/ · noun
- A soft, thick, and fibrous natural or synthetic textile fiber, or a fabric made from such fibers. Related: fleece, yarn, thread, fiber.
- 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.
- PLAID /pleɪd/ · noun
- A type of textile pattern, typically consisting of crossed stripes of different colors, often associated with traditional Scottish and Irish clothing. In modern usage, the term can also refer to a style of clothing or fabric featuring this pattern. Related: tartan, checkered, striped, gingham.
- CHECK /tʃɛk/ · verb, noun
- To verify or confirm the accuracy or validity of something. A written or printed document that serves as evidence of payment or a guarantee. Related: verify, confirm, validate, authenticate.
- STRIPE /strɪp/ · noun, verb
- A long, narrow piece of fabric, especially one used as a decorative element or to indicate a particular status or affiliation. To mark or decorate something with stripes. Related: band, strip, ribbon, sash.
- INDIGO /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ/ · noun, adjective
- A deep blue colour, often associated with the plant Indigofera tinctoria, which yields a blue dye. A dark blue or violet colour, often used in art and design. Related: blue, navy, azure, sapphire.
- OCHRE /ɒkər/ · noun
- A naturally occurring earth pigment, typically reddish-brown in colour. A warm, earthy colour. Related: beige, sienna, terracotta, umber.
- BEADS /biːdz/ · noun
- Small, usually round or oval, objects, often made of glass, plastic, or other materials, used for decoration, jewelry, or counting. Related: pearls, jewels, crystals, marbles.
- BRACELET /brəˈsɛlt/ · noun
- A band or strap worn around the wrist, typically made of metal, leather, or other materials, often decorated with gems or other ornaments. A device or structure that holds or supports something in place. Related: armlet, band, cuff, ornament.
- ANKLET /ˈæŋklɪt/ · noun
- An anklet is a decorative band or chain worn around the ankle. It is often made of metal, beads, or other materials and is used as a fashion accessory. Related: foot ring, ankle chain, ankle band, toe ring.
- NECKLACE /ˈnɛk.sɛl/ · noun
- A chain or cord worn around the neck, typically for decorative purposes, or a series of objects, such as beads or pearls, strung together and worn around the neck. Related: chain, collar, pendant, bracelet.
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