George Westinghouse Word Search
George Westinghouse, 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: AIRBRAKE, TURBINE, GENERATOR, ALTERNATOR, TRANSFORMER, POLYPHASE, NIAGARA, PNEUMATIC, TUBE, SIGNAL, BRAKING, RAILWAY.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
George Westinghouse word list, defined
- TURBINE /ˈtɜːrbɪn/ · noun
- A machine that extracts energy from the flow of a fluid by causing it to react with blades or vanes, typically to drive a generator or pump. Related: generator, engine, motor, pump.
- GENERATOR /ˈdʒɛnəreɪtər/ · noun
- A device or system that generates something, such as electricity or a signal. A person or thing that produces something, such as ideas or solutions. Related: producer, source, origin, creator.
- ALTERNATOR /ˈɔːltəneɪtə/ · noun
- A device, especially in a vehicle's engine, that converts mechanical energy into alternating electrical current to charge the battery and power the electrical system. Related: generator, dynamo, dynamo-electric machine.
- TRANSFORMER /ˈtrænsfɔːmər/ · noun, verb
- A device or system that changes the form or function of something, or a type of artificial intelligence model that can translate languages or perform other tasks. Related: converter, adapter, translator, generator.
- POLYPHASE /ˈpɒlifæz/ · adjective
- Having or consisting of more than one phase; especially, in electricity, having more than one alternating current of different frequency or phase. Related: multifaceted, multistage, multiphase, complex.
- NIAGARA /ˈnaɪəɡərə/ · noun
- A large waterfall on the border between the United States and Canada, or a large quantity of something, especially water. A waterfall, especially one that is large and impressive. Related: cascades, waterfall, rapids, torrent.
- PNEUMATIC /ˌnjuːmætɪk/ · adjective
- Relating to air or gas under pressure, used especially in machinery and engineering. Involving or using compressed air. Related: compressed, air-powered, gas-filled, mechanical.
- TUBE /tjuːb/ · noun, verb
- A hollow cylindrical container, typically made of metal or plastic, used for holding or transporting liquids, gases, or solids. To watch a television program or film on a television. Related: canal, duct, hose, pipe.
- SIGNAL /ˈsɪɡnəl/ · noun, verb
- A signal is a message or indication, especially one that is clear and unmistakable. A signal can also be a gesture or movement that conveys a message. Related: message, indication, cue, signal.
- BRAKING /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/ · noun
- The action or process of slowing down or stopping a vehicle, machine, or moving part by means of a brake. It also refers generally to the operation of a braking system in engineering contexts. Related: deceleration, stopping, halting, retardation.
- RAILWAY /ˈreɪlweɪ/ · noun
- A permanent way or line of rails, used for the movement of vehicles, especially trains. Related: railroad, track, line, route.
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