Cathy Freeman Word Search
Cathy Freeman, as a word search. 12 words drawn from the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure sit hidden in a 15×15 letter grid, running in every direction. Drag across a word to claim it, and clear the board to finish.
Words to find: SYDNEY, OLYMPICS, CAULDRON, GOLD, SPRINTER, MACKAY, QUEENSLAND, BODYSUIT, TORCH, RELAY, ATHLETE, CHAMPION.
Words run in any of eight directions, backwards included — if one refuses to turn up, try reading the grid right to left.
Cathy Freeman word list, defined
General dictionary meanings, not specific to this puzzle's theme.
- CAULDRON /ˈkɔːldrən/ (British), /ˈkɑːldrən/ (US) · noun
- A large, deep pot or kettle used for boiling liquids, especially over an open fire; figuratively, a situation characterized by intense or seething activity. Related: kettle, pot, vessel, boiler.
- GOLD /ɡoʊld/ (US); /ɡəʊld/ (British) · noun, verb, adjective
- Gold is a precious, naturally occurring metallic element with a distinctive yellow color, valued for its rarity and resistance to corrosion. The word also denotes this color, money or wealth, a medal or award, and something exceptionally valuable or desirable; as a verb, it means to cover or decorate with gold, and as an adjective, it describes things made of, colored like, or associated with gold. Related: bullion, precious metal, aurum, golden.
- SPRINTER /ˈsprɪntər/ · noun
- A runner who specializes in sprinting, especially a short-distance race that requires a burst of speed. Related: runner, racer, athlete, speedster.
- BODYSUIT /ˈbɒdisuːt/ · noun
- A close-fitting one-piece garment covering the torso and crotch, typically worn by women, either as underwear or as an outer garment, fastened at the crotch with snaps or hooks. Related: leotard, unitard, teddy, bodystocking.
- TORCH /tɔːrtʃ/ (US); /tɔːtʃ/ (British) · noun; verb
- A portable light that burns fuel; in British English, also an electric flashlight. As a verb, torch means to set fire to or deliberately burn something. Related: flashlight, lantern, brand, flare.
- RELAY /ˈriːleɪ/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a relay is a system or arrangement in which something is passed from one person, place, or stage to another, such as in a relay race or an electrical relay. As a verb, to relay means to pass on or transmit information, messages, or signals from one person or place to another. Related: transfer, broadcast, transmit, hand over.
- ATHLETE /ˈæθliːt/ · noun
- A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise, especially one who competes in organized athletic events. In broader usage, it can refer to anyone who is physically fit or skilled in physical activity. Related: sportsperson, competitor, player, sportsman.
- CHAMPION /ˈtʃæmpiən/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a champion is a person who has defeated or surpassed all rivals in a competition, especially in sports; it also means a person who vigorously supports or defends a cause or another person. As a verb, to champion something means to support, defend, or argue for it publicly. Related: winner, victor, defender, advocate.
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