Word
surfboard
Phoneticssurf·board, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɝfˌbɔɹd/
UK/sˈɜːfbɔːd/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a long, flat piece of wood or plastic that you ride on the water while surfing. It helps you stay on top of the waves.
n. a long, narrow, flat board used for riding on the crest of a wave. Typically constructed from a buoyant core of foam or wood, covered with a layer of fibreglass and resin.
Examples
“He carried his surfboard to the beach every morning.”
“The surfer carefully waxed his surfboard to ensure a better grip on the wet surface before entering the water.”
“Advances in composite materials have allowed manufacturers to produce lighter surfboards that maintain the necessary stiffness for high-performance maneuvers without sacrificing durability.”
Examples
simple
“He carried his surfboard to the beach every morning.”
contextual
“The surfer carefully waxed his surfboard to ensure a better grip on the wet surface before entering the water.”
complex
“Advances in composite materials have allowed manufacturers to produce lighter surfboards that maintain the necessary stiffness for high-performance maneuvers without sacrificing durability.”
Etymology
From surf + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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