Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela Word Search
A free Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela word search you can play straight in the browser. The 12-word list draws on its architecture, its landscape, and the people who built it, hidden across a 15×15 grid in every direction. Drag through the letters to mark a word off.
Words to find: BASALT, TUFF, MONOLITHIC, CROSS, APSE, NAVE, DOME, CLOISTER, MONASTERY, BETGIYORGIS, BETMEDHANEALEM, BETMARYAM.
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela word list, defined
- 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.
- MONOLITHIC /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/ · adjective
- Formed or consisting of a single large block of stone or concrete; extremely large and imposing in size or scale. A system or organization that is monolithic is highly centralized and has a single, dominant component or leader. Related: massive, enormous, gigantic, colossal.
- CROSS /krɒs/ · noun, verb
- A shape formed by two lines or bars that cross each other, or a mark or symbol representing this. To cover or extend over something from side to side. Related: intersection, overlap, merge, meet.
- APSE /æps/ · noun
- A semicircular or polygonal termination of a building, especially a church, often forming an apse. A curved or polygonal recess in a building. Related: apse, apse, apse, apse.
- NAVE /nɑːv/ · noun
- The main body of a church, typically a large, square or circular space. A naive or unsophisticated person. Related: main body, aisle, nave, basilica.
- DOME /dəʊm/ · noun, verb
- A structure, typically hemispherical, with a continuous curved surface above, often forming the roof of a building or a natural feature such as a volcanic crater. To cover or enclose something with a dome-shaped structure. Related: cupola, vault, cup, canopy.
- CLOISTER /klɔɪstər/ · noun
- A building or area surrounded by walls, typically for a monastery or convent, or a place of quiet contemplation. A cloister may also refer to a covered walkway or arcade surrounding a courtyard. Related: monastery, convent, arcade, piazza.
- MONASTERY /ˈmɒnəstri/ · noun
- A building or complex of buildings where a community of monks or nuns live and work, typically under a monastic rule. Related: abbey, convent, priory, hermitage.
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