Across
- 1. an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper, especially so that it can be sent by post
- 4. something that a copy can be based on because it is an extremely good example of its type
- 5. to make a journey, usually over a long distance
- 7. a small, hard type of bread that is baked in the shape of a ring
- 9. a very sharp knife that is used for cutting through skin and flesh during a surgical operation
- 14. a small animal covered in fur with a long tail that climbs trees and feeds on nuts and seeds
- 16. a long, printed story about imaginary characters and events usually organised into chapters
- 17. The rain has flooded the field so we will have to _________ the match.
- 19. a colour that is pale and soft that looks like white has been mixed into a bright colour
- 21. a small, usually wooden, shelter for a dog to sleep in outside
- 22. a large animal with a long neck, that lives in the desert and has one or two humps on its back
- 23. a precious stone that is used to decorate valuable objects
Down
- 2. the height, amount or number of something; someone’s ability compared to other people
- 3. an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping or drying
- 4. to show or experience great surprise or admiration
- 6. a letter of the alphabet that is not a consonant is called a _________
- 7. wine is usually stored in a large wooden container with a flat top and bottom and curved sides called a ________
- 8. trucks usually run on _________ fuel
- 10. a tool with a long metal blade that has a sharp edge for cutting wood, stone, etc.
- 11. a metal garden tool or plastic beach tool with a handle used for digging and moving loose materials such as earth, sand or snow
- 12. an object with a wide round opening at the top, sloping sides, and a narrow tube at the bottom, for pouring liquids into containers with narrow necks
- 13. a curved, hard salty biscuit that has been baked into the shape of a loosely knotted cord
- 15. a spiritual being in some religions believed to be a messenger of God, usually having human form with wings
- 18. a long passage under or through the ground, especially one made by people
- 20. to be extremely good at something
