Matthew Henson Word Search
Play a Matthew Henson word search free online. We built the 12-word list around the life, work, and legacy of a famous figure, then scattered it across a 15×15 grid — horizontal, vertical and diagonal. Find them all to clear the board.
Words to find: MATTHEW, HENSON, EXPLORER, ARCTIC, POLE, EXPEDITION, DOGSLED, INUIT, NAVIGATOR, PIONEER, DISCOVERY, SURVIVAL.
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Matthew Henson word list, defined
- EXPLORER /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/ · noun
- A person who travels to unfamiliar places in order to learn about or map them; more broadly, anyone who investigates or explores a subject, area, or field systematically. Related: adventurer, traveler, pathfinder, pioneer.
- ARCTIC /ˈɑːrktɪk/ · noun and adjective
- As a noun, the Arctic is the polar region surrounding the North Pole. As an adjective, it describes things relating to that region or, figuratively, extreme cold. Related: polar, northern, frigid, glacial.
- POLE /pəʊl/ (British); /poʊl/ (American) · noun; verb
- A long, slender rod or staff, especially one used as a support, a fishing rod, or the rod used in a pole vault; also either of the two points at which the Earth's axis meets its surface. As a verb, pole means to propel or support something using a pole, or to perform a pole vault. Related: stake, rod, shaft, post.
- EXPEDITION /ˌɛkspɪˈdɪʃən/ · noun
- A journey or voyage undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration, scientific research, or military action. It also denotes promptness or speed in doing something. Related: journey, voyage, mission, trek.
- DOGSLED /ˈdɒɡsled/ (British); /ˈdɔːɡsled/ (US) · noun, verb
- A dogsled is a sled pulled by a team of dogs, traditionally used for transport over snow and now also for recreational racing. As a verb, to dogsled means to travel or ride on such a sled. Related: sled, sledge.
- NAVIGATOR /ˈnævɪɡeɪtə(r)/ · noun
- A person skilled in navigation who directs the course of a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle. By extension, it can refer to a device or software program that calculates routes and provides guidance. Related: pilot, mariner, seafarer, guide.
- PIONEER /paɪəˈnɪr/ · noun; verb
- As a noun, a pioneer is a person who explores or settles a new area, or an originator who develops a new field, method, or practice. As a verb, to pioneer means to begin or introduce an activity, field, or development. Related: trailblazer, founder, initiator, innovator.
- DISCOVERY /dɪˈskʌvəri/ · noun
- The act or process of finding or learning about something for the first time, whether through search, investigation, or chance. Also, the thing itself that has been found — a person, place, object, or fact newly brought to light. Related: finding, detection, revelation, breakthrough.
- SURVIVAL /səˈvaɪvəl/ · noun
- The state or fact of continuing to live, especially after facing danger, illness, hardship, or other serious threats. It can also refer to something that persists despite difficulties. Related: living, existence, persistence, continuance.
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