Ait Ben Haddou Word Search
This Ait Ben Haddou word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: KASBAH, KSAR, OUARZAZATE, ATLAS, SAHARA, OASIS, DUNES, WADI, DESERT, CINEMA, FILM, LOCATION.
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Ait Ben Haddou word list, defined
- KASBAH /kæsbɑː/ · noun
- A kasbah is a type of fortified palace or castle, typically found in North Africa, particularly in Morocco and Algeria. It is often surrounded by high walls and has a strong defensive system. Related: fortress, palace, castle, citadel.
- ATLAS /æt.ləs/ · noun
- A book or collection of maps, especially one that shows the world or a particular continent. A person who compiles or edits an atlas. Related: encyclopedia, compendium, directory, manual.
- OASIS /ˈoʊ.əsɪs/ · noun
- A fertile spot in a desert or a place where people can find water, shade, and rest. A place or situation that provides a welcome respite or relief from difficulties or hardships. Related: haven, refuge, sanctuary, paradise.
- DUNES /djuːnz/ · noun
- A hill of sand, often formed by wind, found in deserts, beaches, or other areas where sand is blown or washed up. A long, gentle slope of sand, often found in coastal areas. Related: hills, mounds, ridges, sandbanks.
- WADI /ˈwɑːdi/ · noun
- A wadi is a dry riverbed or a valley in a desert or semi-arid region, often with a seasonal stream. It is typically found in the Middle East and North Africa. Related: dry riverbed, arroyo, creek bed, riverbed.
- DESERT /dɪˈzɜːrt/ · noun, verb
- A dry and often hot region of land with very little rainfall, or to leave or abandon something or someone, especially in a careless or unkind way. Related: wasteland, barren land, arid region, parched earth.
- CINEMA /ˈsɪnɪmə/ · noun
- A building for showing films, or the art of making films. Related: movie theater, film theater, picture house, movies.
- FILM /fɪlm/ · noun, verb
- A series of moving images, typically with sound, recorded on film or tape, or a motion picture. Related: movie, picture, cinema, reel.
- LOCATION /ˈloʊkəˌsɪʃən/ · noun
- The specific place where something is situated or where an event took place. A point or area on the Earth's surface. Related: place, position, situation, spot.
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