malibu-board

Mal·i·bu board

[mal-uh-boo]
noun
a lightweight, fiberglass-covered surfboard, usually about 10 feet (3 meters) long with a rounded nose and tail and a convex bottom for increased maneuverability.

Origin:
1960–65; after Malibu Beach, Los Angeles Co., S California

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malibu board (ˈmælɪbuː) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a lightweight surfboard, usually having a fin
 
[C20: named after Malibu beach, California]

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