barreling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of rolling a barrel or container, especially one containing a liquid or heavy material.

• noun

  A large wave that breaks over the length of a surfboard, allowing the rider to ride the wave's length.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barreling
caroling , harlotting , marathoning , paragoning

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Variants

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barrel , barreled , barreling , barrelled , barrelling , barrels

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'barrel' and Old North French 'barrer' meaning 'to obstruct' or 'to block'. The word came to mean a large container with a round body and cylindrical shape, which is used to transport various goods.

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Trivia

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1. The largest barrel ever rolled weighed over 17,000 pounds and was rolled in 1986.

2. In surfing, a 'barrel' is also referred to as a 'tube' or 'tube ride'.

3. The longest recorded barrel ride in surfing was over 1 minute and 40 seconds long.

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Related Concepts

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1. wave: A large body of water that moves towards the shore as a result of the gravitational pull of the moon and sun.

2. surfboard: A board used for surfing, typically made of foam and fiberglass, with fins attached to the bottom for stability.

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Culture

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In surfing culture, 'barreling' refers to a wave that breaks over the length of the surfboard, allowing the rider to ride the wave's length and experience a long, tubular ride. This term is also used in various other sports and activities, such as barrel racing in equestrian sports.

How to Memorize "barreling"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a barrel being rolled or a wave breaking over a surfboard, allowing a rider to ride the wave's length.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barreling' with the image of a barrel being rolled or a wave breaking over a surfboard.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Barrels Bring Bold Riders' to remember the meaning of 'barreling'.

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