surfboard
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English
Etymology
Pronunciation
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd/
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/
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Noun
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
Descendants
- → Japanese: サーフボード
Translations
a shaped waterproof plank used to surf on waves
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See also
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.
Dutch
Alternative forms
Etymology
Borrowed from English surfboard.
Pronunciation
Noun
surfboard n (plural surfboards)