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. )

Example Sentences

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

But a motorized inflatable jetfoil is more complicated than a simple kiteboard, so he moved from Hawaii to the Bay Area and assembled a staff of mechanical engineers and designers.

From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2017

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

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2014

Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images Sir Richard Branson was forced to abandon his attempt today to become the oldest and fastest person to kiteboard across the English Channel.

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2010