Jesse Owens Word Search
Jesse Owens, 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: JESSE, OWENS, ATHLETE, TRACK, RUNNING, SPRINT, HURDLES, JUMP, RELAY, BATON, OLYMPICS, BERLIN.
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Jesse Owens word list, defined
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- JESSE /ˈdʒɛsi/ · proper noun
- A masculine given name and surname of Hebrew origin, best known from the biblical figure Jesse, the father of King David.
- 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.
- TRACK /træk/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, track refers to a path, route, railway line, racing circuit, recorded song, or record of progress. As a verb, it means to follow movement, monitor development, or record information. Related: path, route, course, trail.
- RUNNING /ˈrʌnɪŋ/ · adjective, noun, and verb
- As an adjective, “running” means continuing, operating, or involving movement over a period of time. As a noun, it refers to the activity of moving quickly on foot, the management or operation of something, or a race. As a verb, it is the present participle of “run”. Related: ongoing, operating, continuous, active.
- SPRINT /sprɪnt/ · noun and verb
- A short, rapid run at or near maximum speed. By extension, a sudden burst of intense activity or effort, especially one undertaken to meet an urgent need. Related: dash, run, rush, spurt.
- HURDLES /hɜːrdəlz/ · noun
- A hurdle is a barrier or obstacle, typically consisting of a low fence or a series of low hurdles, used in sports such as track and field, or a difficulty or challenge that must be overcome. Related: barriers, obstacles, challenges, hindrances.
- JUMP /dʒʌmp/ · verb and noun
- To move suddenly or quickly into the air or from one place or level to another. As a noun, an jump is a sudden upward movement, a sudden increase, or an abrupt change from one position or topic to another. Related: leap, spring, bound, hop.
- 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.
- BATON /ˈbætn̩/ — BAT-uhn; the 't' is often flapped or reduced in American speech, and in British English a glottal stop frequently replaces it (/ˈbæʔn̩/). · noun
- A baton is a short, slender stick carried by a conductor, drum major, police officer, or relay runner, each use carrying its own specialized meaning. It also figuratively denotes a duty, responsibility, or leadership role passed from one person to another. Related: wand, rod, stick, staff.
- BERLIN /bərˈlɪn/ · noun
- A historical four-wheeled, enclosed carriage with a curved body and a seat in front for the driver, popular in Europe from the 17th to 19th centuries. The term also refers to certain goods named after the German capital, such as fine wool used in embroidery (Berlin wool) and a type of glassware. Related: carriage, coach, chariot, landau.
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