surfboard

Everyday

A surfboard is a long, narrow board that you stand or lie on to ride on waves in the sea. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and stories about the beach, especially in Australia, New Zealand, California, Hawaii and Cornwall. In safety lessons: surf between the flags, with a lifeguard, and keep hold of your board. Phrases: ride a surfboard, wax a surfboard, a surfboard leash.

Examples

• Dad strapped the surfboard to the top of the car. tree →
• She paddled out on her surfboard to catch a wave. tree →
• My surfboard has a leash that ties to my ankle. tree →
• You must wax your surfboard so you don't slip. tree →
• The surf shop rents surfboards by the hour. tree →
• A surfboard costs 12 dollars an hour to rent, so 3 hours costs 36 dollars. tree →

Note

One word: surfboard (surf + board). Someone who surfs is a surfer; the sport is surfing. Smaller boards you lie on are bodyboards (or boogie boards).