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surfboard

American  
[surf-bawrd, -bohrd] / ˈsɜrfˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd /

noun

  1. a long, narrow board on which a person stands or lies prone in surfboarding.


verb (used without object)

  1. to ride a surfboard.

surfboard British  
/ ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd /

noun

  1. a long narrow board used in surfing

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Etymology

Origin of surfboard

First recorded in 1820–30; surf + board

Example Sentences

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Talk about Root's Australian record ramped up in the summer when former Australia batter David Warner referenced his "surfboard" of a front pad.

From BBC

“I was on the case, I had to go down there and see it,” said Zurales, who on Tuesday decided to take a surfboard and paddle out to the bubbles and get some answers.

From Los Angeles Times

The Ashes phony war began in the summer when David Warner described Root's front pad as a "surfboard", suggesting he is an lbw candidate.

From BBC

Or it could be this otter just has a similar surfboard appetite and hostage-taking drive.

From Los Angeles Times

The other man, aged 43, saw his friend was in distress and struggling in the water after his surfboard broke.

From BBC