surf

Meanings

• verb

  The act of riding a wave on a surfboard.

  - "He enjoys surfing at the beach every summer."
  - "Surfing requires good balance and core strength."

• noun

  A long, broad wave that is suitable for riding on a surfboard.

  - "The surfer waited for the perfect surf to catch."
  - "The surf was too rough for beginners."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɜːf/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with surf
urf , surf and turf , wolf

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Variants

List of all variants of surf that leads to same result
surf , surfs , surfed , surfer , surfers , surfing , surf and turf , surf and turfs , surf caster , surf casters , surf casting , surf castings , surf clam , surf clams , crowd surf , crowd surfed , crowd surfer , crowd surfers , crowd surfing , crowd surfs , crowd-surf , crowd-surfed , crowd-surfer , crowd-surfers , crowd-surfing , crowd-surfs , channel surf , channel surfed , channel surfer , channel surfing , channel surfings , channel surfs

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Forms

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surfs (third person present tense), surfed (past tense), surfing (present participle), surfer (noun)

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Etymology

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From Old English 'surfan' meaning 'to rise, swell'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded surfing wave was 83 feet (25.3 meters) long.

2. The first surfing contest took place in Hawaii in 1888.

3. The largest surfing competition in the world is the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, held annually in Oahu, Hawaii.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bodyboarding: A water sport similar to surfing, but using a bodyboard instead of a surfboard.

2. Windsurfing: A water sport that combines elements of sailing and surfing using a windsurfing board and sail.

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Culture

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Surfing has a rich cultural history, originating in Polynesia over 3,000 years ago. It has become a popular global sport and is often associated with the laid-back beach lifestyle. Surfing has been depicted in various forms of art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "surf"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of riding a wave on a surfboard, the feeling of the board under your feet, and the sensation of the water as you glide over it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'surf' with the beach, sunshine, and the feeling of freedom and adventure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sailing Under the Radar Faster' to remember the word 'surf'. SURF stands for 'Sailing Under the Radar Faster' and can help you remember the 'U' in 'surf'.

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