surfboard
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/
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Noun edit
surfboard (plural surfboards)
- A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
- Two sharks attacked the surfboard.
Related terms edit
Descendants edit
- → Japanese: サーフボード
Translations edit
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves
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Verb edit
surfboard (third-person singular simple present surfboards, present participle surfboarding, simple past and past participle surfboarded)
- To use a surfboard; to surf.
Usage notes edit
- Not preferred by surfers, who would say "surf".
- Might be used to distinguish from body-surfing, riding waves without equipment.
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Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from English surfboard.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
surfboard n (plural surfboards)