Definition of surfboard
: a long narrow buoyant board (as of lightweight wood or fiberglass-covered foam) used in the sport of surfing
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Recent Examples of surfboard from the Web
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There were black-and-white photos of towering waves with surfers zipping across their glassy faces, cartoons, sketches, a cluster of ads from surfboard makers and shapers, and even a short piece of fiction.
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The two, both 28, have plenty of sports equipment, including surfboards, skateboards, snowboards, camping gear and bicycles.
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In January 2016, VHB premiered a documentary film that captured the record-breaking moment when 66 people rode the world’s largest surfboard.
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In the form of a tiny surfboard, this stylish modem supports data speeds up to 33.6 Kbps and fax speeds to 14.4.
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Circa 1826
First Known Use of surfboard
circa 1826
SURFBOARD Defined for English Language Learners
surfboard
playDefinition of surfboard for English Language Learners
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: a long, light, narrow board that is used for surfing
SURFBOARD Defined for Kids
surfboard
playDefinition of surfboard for Students
: a long narrow board that floats and is ridden in surfing
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