SURFBOARD

surfboard

(noun) a narrow buoyant board for riding surf

surfboard, surf

(verb) ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard; “Californians love to surf”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

surfboard (plural surfboards)

A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.

Verb

surfboard (third-person singular simple present surfboards, present participle surfboarding, simple past and past participle surfboarded)

To use a surfboard; to surf.

Usage notes

• Not preferred by surfers, who would say "surf".

• Might be used to distinguish from body-surfing, riding waves without equipment.

Source: Wiktionary



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