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kiteboarding

American

[kahyt-bawr-ding] / ˈkaɪtˌbɔr dɪŋ /

noun

the sport of riding on a kiteboard while being propelled by the wind over water or land.

Seasonal beach closures are necessary because kiteboarding can disturb nesting shorebirds.

Etymology

Origin of kiteboarding

First recorded in 1995–2000; kiteboard ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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In sailing two kite events have been added to the programme, windsurfer – iQFoil and kiteboarding.

From BBC • Jul. 16, 2024

Richard Hallman, a professional photographer based in Oregon, said he got to know N’jai over the last decade when N’jai routinely visited for kiteboarding competitions or trips.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

In addition, the region boasts one of the nation’s top windsurfing and kiteboarding destinations.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

The GKA Big Air kiteboarding championship has taken place off the coast of Tarifa, Spain.

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2022

For example, Garmin just added kiteboarding on the Epix 2 and Fenix 7 Series.

From The Verge • Feb. 18, 2022

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