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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.

   "Two sharks attacked the surfboard."

2. 2
   a narrow buoyant board for riding surf wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To use a surfboard; to surf.
2. 2
   ride the waves of the sea with a surfboard wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

bobboombuoycorkfloatlife preserver

Example

More examples

"He couldn't wait to try out his new surfboard."

Etymology

From surf + board.

Related phrases

soft surfboard

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