kiteboard

American  

[kahyt-bawrd] / ˈkaɪtˌbɔrd /

noun

1. null kite surfboard, kitesurf board; kitesurfing board a board similar to a short surfboard, on which a rider stands while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled over water by the wind, often lifting off and doing maneuvers in the air before landing again.

2. a board similar to a skateboard but with larger wheels, on which a rider stands while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled along the ground by the wind, often lifting off and doing maneuvers in the air before landing again.

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verb (used without object)

1. to engage in the sport of riding on a board while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled by the wind.

   It’s that time of year when it’s still too cold and wet to ride my motorcycle, but warm enough to kiteboard in the ocean.

   He has kiteboarded competitively on water and land all over the world.

Etymology

Origin of kiteboard

First recorded in 1995–2000; kite ( def. ) + board ( def. )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

kiteboard

Paddle, sail, swim, water ski, row, wakeboard, scuba dive, whitewater kayak, windsurf, kiteboard.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 28, 2023

Hopefully Garmin brings that same level of ingenuity to the kiteboard profile soon.

From The Verge ● Feb. 16, 2022

British kiteboard racer Olly Bridge won gold in the invitational event held alongside the Olympic Classes.

From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2014

But he was riding a kiteboard, and some in the sailing community did not consider that to be a form of sailing.

From New York Times ● Nov. 23, 2012

Winds of up to 30mph prevented safety boats from accompanying Branson, his daughter Holly, 29, son Sam, 26, and other members of his group aiming to make the fastest crossing by a kiteboard team.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 24, 2010

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