surfboard
[ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd]
[ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd]
A surfboard is a special board for riding waves at the beach.
When people think of surfing, they often think of those long boards with fins that catch big waves. A surfboard is what's underneath the surfer, helping them glide smoothly across the water. It usually has a deck where you stand and hold onto, and it can have different shapes or colors depending on who made it. Some surfers use small, lightweight boards for tricking around in the waves, while others prefer bigger ones for speed and stability.
How common is "surfboard"?
Word surfboard is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions
noun
A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
Example: Two sharks attacked the surfboard.
verb
To use a surfboard; to surf.
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