Across
- 5. an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster.
- 6. making twisting, squirming movements or contortions of the body.
- 8. shallow, flat-bottomed open boat with sharp bow and square stern.
- 10. (of a liquid) flow in a small stream.
- 12. very great in amount, scale, or intensity.
- 14. the upper edge of the side of a boat or ship.
- 15. settle or lie comfortably within or against something.
- 16. of an item of food) having been briefly immersed in boiling water, especially in order to remove the skin or to prepare it for further cooking.
- 17. (chiefly of large mammals) roll about or lie relaxed in mud or water, especially to keep cool, avoid biting insects, or spread scent.
Down
- 1. a hot spring in which water intermittently boils, sending a tall column of water and steam into the air.
- 2. move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolledmanner.
- 3. feeling or expressing contempt or derision.
- 4. a wooden rod with an iron tip, used as a lever on board ship and by artillery soldiers.
- 7. old and torn; in poor condition.
- 9. a tank for storing water, especially one supplying taps or as part of a flushing toilet.
- 11. a hinged or removable panel in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
- 12. a thing that is readily ignited.
- 13. sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way.