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surfing
[ sur-fing ]
/ ˈsɜr fɪŋ /
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noun
the act or sport of riding the surf, as on a surfboard.
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Also called surfriding.
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British Dictionary definitions for surfing
surfing
/ (ˈsɜːfɪŋ) /
noun
the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard
Derived forms of surfing
surfer or surfrider, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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