Sirwal Word Search
Free Sirwal 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: WAISTBAND, ANKLE, PLEATS, EMBROIDERY, COTTON, LINEN, SILK, TASSEL, FRINGE, INDIGO, TURMERIC, ZIGZAG.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Sirwal word list, defined
- WAISTBAND /wɛstbænd/ · noun
- A strip of fabric or material encircling the waist, typically as part of a garment such as trousers or a skirt. Related: girdle, belt, sash, waistline.
- ANKLE /ˈæŋkəl/ · noun
- The joint connecting the foot to the leg, formed where the tibia and fibula meet the talus. It also refers to the slender lower part of the leg above the foot. Related: tarsus, talocrural joint.
- 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.
- EMBROIDERY /ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/ · noun
- The art or craft of decorating fabric with needle and thread, using stitches to form patterns or pictures; also, a piece of work so produced. Figuratively, it refers to elaborate embellishment of language or detail. Related: needlework, stitchery, needlepoint, cross-stitch.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- TASSEL /tæsəl/ · noun
- A decorative ornament, typically a long, thin piece of material, such as silk or wool, attached to a cord or string, often used to adorn a hat, a garment, or a ceremonial object. A long, thin piece of material, such as a strip of fabric or a thread, used to fasten or decorate something. Related: ornament, decoration, trim, fringe.
- FRINGE /frɪndʒ/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A fringe is an ornamental border of loose threads, tassels, or loops, or the outermost edge of something. As a verb, it means to provide with a fringe or to border along the edge. Related: border, edge, trimming, margin.
- 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.
- TURMERIC /ˈtɜːrmɛrɪk/ · noun
- A perennial plant of the ginger family, native to India and Southeast Asia, with a yellowish-brown root that is used as a spice and for medicinal purposes. Related: curcuma, Indian saffron, yellow root, curry powder.
- ZIGZAG /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/ · noun, verb
- A zigzag is a path or course that zigzags, or a zigzag pattern. To zigzag is to move or go in a zigzag course. Related: zigzagging, winding, twisting, meandering.
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