Wimbledon Word Search
Wimbledon, as a word search. 12 words drawn from its format, its trophy, and the traditions around it 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: SINGLES, DOUBLES, MIXED, JUNIORS, LEGENDS, CENTRECOURT, GRASS, STRAWBERRIES, SERVE, VOLLEY, BACKHAND, FOREHAND.
There is no timer pressure: take as long as you like, and spend a hint if a word will not surface.
Wimbledon word list, defined
- SINGLES /ˈsɪŋɡlz/ · noun
- A single person, especially one who is not married. A single item or thing. Related: single, solitary, lonely, unmarried.
- DOUBLES /ˈdʌbəlz/ · noun
- Doubles is the plural of the noun "double" and, most commonly, a game format in sports such as tennis or badminton in which two players compete on each side. It also refers in music to vinyl records released as two discs, and in general use to two of a kind or something twice as large. Related: twofold, pair, duplicate, twin.
- MIXED /mɪkst/ · adjective, verb
- Mixed refers to a combination of different things, such as ingredients, styles, or opinions. It can also mean to combine or blend different things together. Related: blended, combined, mingled, merged.
- JUNIORS /dʒuːˈnɪərz/ · noun
- Younger people, especially those who are students at a school or college, typically between the ages of 13 and 18. Related: youths, youngsters, teenagers, adolescents.
- LEGENDS /ˈlɛdʒ.əndz/ · noun
- Stories about famous people or events, especially in the past, that are considered to be true, but are often exaggerated or mythical. People or things that are famous or admired for their achievements or qualities. Related: myths, stories, tales, legends.
- GRASS /ˈgræs/ · noun
- A low-growing, green, herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and a long, slender stem, often found in lawns, meadows, and fields. Related: hay, herb, lawn, pasture.
- STRAWBERRIES /strɔːˈberɪz/ · noun
- A sweet and juicy fruit with a bright red color, typically eaten fresh or used in desserts. Related: raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cantaloupe.
- SERVE /sɜːrv/ · verb, noun
- To provide something, especially food or drink, to someone. To hit a ball into the opponent's court in tennis, squash, or other racquet sports. Related: provide, offer, present, deliver.
- VOLLEY /ˈvɒli/ · noun, verb
- A shot in a game, especially tennis, in which the ball is hit before it has touched the ground. To hit the ball in this way. Related: shot, smash, spike, drive.
- BACKHAND /ˈbæk.hænd/ · noun
- A stroke in racket sports made with the back of the hand facing the direction of the shot, or, by extension, a blow delivered with the palm of the hand turned backward. It can also refer to handwriting that slants to the left. Related: backhander, left-handed compliment, smack, blow.
- FOREHAND /ˈfɔːrhænd/ · noun
- A forehand is a stroke in racket sports such as tennis or squash, played with the palm of the hand facing forward, on the side of the body where the player holds the racket. The word can also refer to the front part of a horse's body from the neck to the shoulders. Related: drive, stroke, shot.
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