Rapa Nui Word Search
This Rapa Nui 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: MOAI, RARAKU, RANO, TONGARIKI, AKIVI, TAHAI, ANAKENA, ORONGO, PETROGLYPH, BASALT, TUFF, OBSIDIAN.
Every word on the list appears exactly once. Words can run forwards or backwards, so scan both directions before you move on.
Rapa Nui word list, defined
- PETROGLYPH /ˈpɛtrəɡlɪf/ · noun
- A rock carving or drawing, typically made by prehistoric people. A petroglyph is a type of rock art that is carved or pecked into the surface of a rock. Related: rock art, petrography, cave painting, rock carving.
- BASALT /bəˈsɔlt/ · noun
- A dark-colored, fine-grained igneous rock that is rich in iron and magnesium, often found in areas where there has been volcanic activity. It is commonly used in construction and as a dimension stone. Related: andesite, dacite, gabbro, obsidian.
- TUFF /tʌf/ · noun
- A type of volcanic rock, often used in construction, or a person who is clumsy or awkward. Related: clumsy, awkward, lumbering, uncoordinated.
- OBSIDIAN /ɒbˈziːdiən/ · noun
- A naturally occurring volcanic glass formed by the rapid cooling of lava flows, typically with a smooth, glossy appearance. Obsidian is often used in jewelry and decorative objects. Related: basalt, pumice, lava, volcanic glass.
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