Triathlon Word Search
A free Triathlon word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: TRIATHLON, SWIMMING, CYCLING, RUNNING, BIKE, HELMET, GOGGLES, WETSUIT, TRANSITION, DRAFTING, PACING, HYDRATION.
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Triathlon word list, defined
- TRIATHLON /ˌtraɪˈæθlən/ · noun
- An athletic race or sporting event consisting of three events, traditionally swimming, cycling, and running. The term may also refer to the sport of competing in such races.
- SWIMMING /ˈswɪmɪŋ/ · gerund and present participle of the verb swim; also a noun
- The activity of moving through water by using the limbs, especially for recreation, exercise, or competition. As a verb form, it indicates that someone is performing that activity. Related: aquatics, bathing, natation, paddling.
- CYCLING /ˈsaɪklɪŋ/ · noun (also used as a verb form of 'cycle')
- Cycling is the activity or sport of riding a bicycle. It is also widely used to describe the act of travelling by bicycle, whether for transport, recreation, or competition. Related: bicycling, bike riding, riding, pedalling.
- 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.
- BIKE /baɪk/ · noun (also verb)
- A bicycle, a two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals; as a verb, to ride a bicycle. Related: bicycle, cycle, pushbike, velocipede.
- HELMET /ˈhɛlmɪt/ · noun, verb
- A helmet is a hard or protective covering worn on the head, especially for protection against impact or injury. Historically, the term also refers to the metal headgear worn as part of a suit of armor. Related: headgear, safety helmet, hard hat, crash helmet.
- GOGGLES /ˈɡɑːɡəlz/ (US); /ˈɡɒɡəlz/ (British) · noun (plural)
- Eyewear worn over the eyes to protect them from impacts, dust, chemicals, glare, or water. It may fit closely around the eyes or cover a larger area of the face. Related: protective eyewear, safety glasses, eyewear, shades.
- WETSUIT /ˈwɛt.suːt/ · noun
- A close-fitting garment, usually made of neoprene or similar material, worn for warmth and protection in the water, especially when diving, surfing, or taking part in other aquatic activities. Related: diving suit, dive suit, wet suit.
- TRANSITION /trænˈzɪʃən/ · noun and verb
- A transition is a change, movement, or process of moving from one state, condition, stage, or system to another. As a verb, it means to move or change from one such state to another. Related: shift, changeover, switch, conversion.
- DRAFTING /ˈdræftɪŋ/ · noun
- The activity of preparing a preliminary version of a written document, plan, or design; also, the profession or technique of producing technical drawings and architectural plans. Related: composition, writing, preparation, drawing.
- PACING /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/ · noun
- The act or manner of proceeding at a particular rate, especially in terms of movement, speech, work, or development. It can also refer to a person’s habit of walking back and forth restlessly. Related: tempo, rate, speed, progress.
- HYDRATION /haɪˈdreɪʃən/ · noun
- The process of giving something, especially the body, water or moisture. It also refers to the state of being adequately supplied with water, as in proper hydration during exercise. Related: moisturization, rehydration, water intake, fluid replacement.
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