wind·surf·ing

[wind-sur-fing]
noun
a form of sailing in which a flexible sail, free to move in any direction, is mounted on a surfboard and the craft guided by the standing rider.
Also called sailboarding, windsailing.


Origin:
1965–70; wind1 + surf + -ing1

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wind·surf

[wind-surf]
verb (used without object)
to engage in windsurfing.

Origin:
1965–70; wind1 + surf

wind·surf·er, noun
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windsurf (ˈwɪndˌsɜːf) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
(intr) to take part in the sport of windsurfing
 
'windsurfer
 
n

windsurfing (ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
boardsailing, Also called: sailboarding the sport of sailing standing up on a sailboard that is equipped with a mast, sail, and wishbone boom

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windsurf
1969, from wind (n.) + surf (v.).
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Example sentences
Daily activities on the beach are designed with singles in mind and include
  windsurfing, snorkeling, canoeing and scuba diving.
Outdoor activities include tennis, windsurfing and a complimentary scuba diving
  lesson.
Enjoy all kinds of water activities, including windsurfing, sailing and
  kayaking.
Visitors can use the lake for boating, windsurfing and fishing.
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