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Meaning of "bodyboard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BODYBOARD

bodyboard  [ˈbɒdɪˌbɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BODYBOARD

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Bodyboard is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BODYBOARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

bodyboard

Bodyboarding

Bodyboarding is a surface water sport in which the surfer rides a bodyboard on the crest, face, and curl of a wave which is carrying the surfer towards the shore. Bodyboarding is also referred to as Boogieboarding due to the invention of the "Boogie Board" by Tom Morey. The average bodyboard consists of a short, rectangular piece of hydrodynamic foam, sometimes containing a short graphite rod within the core called a stringer. Bodyboarders typically use swim fins for additional propulsion and control while riding a wave.

Definition of bodyboard in the English dictionary

The definition of bodyboard in the dictionary is a surfboard that is shorter and blunter than the standard board and on which the surfer lies rather than stands Also called: boogie board.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BODYBOARD


billboard
ˈbɪlˌbɔːd
blackboard
ˈblækˌbɔːd
cardboard
ˈkɑːdˌbɔːd
chalkboard
ˈtʃɔːkˌbɔːd
clipboard
ˈklɪpˌbɔːd
dashboard
ˈdæʃˌbɔːd
keyboard
ˈkiːˌbɔːd
leaderboard
ˈliːdəˌbɔːd
motherboard
ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd
outboard
ˈaʊtˌbɔːd
overboard
ˈəʊvəˌbɔːd
scoreboard
ˈskɔːˌbɔːd
skateboard
ˈskeɪtˌbɔːd
skyboard
ˈskaɪˌbɔːd
snowboard
ˈsnəʊˌbɔːd
storyboard
ˈstɔːrɪˌbɔːd
surfboard
ˈsɜːfˌbɔːd
wayboard
ˈweɪˌbɔːd
WebBoard
ˈwɛbˌbɔːd
weighboard
ˈweɪˌbɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BODYBOARD

body stocking
body swerve
body warmer
body wrap
body-centred
body-con
body-line
body-packer
body-surf
body-swerve
bodyboarding
bodybuilder
bodycheck
bodyguard
bodyshaper
bodyshell
bodysuit
bodysurfer
bodysurfing
bodywork

WORDS THAT END LIKE BODYBOARD

aboard
across the board
across-the-board
board
bulletin board
circuit board
cupboard
executive board
flipboard
free on board
go by the board
headboard
longboard
message board
on board
onboard
pinboard
school board
secretary to the board
take on board
whiteboard

Synonyms and antonyms of bodyboard in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «bodyboard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BODYBOARD

Find out the translation of bodyboard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bodyboard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bodyboard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

身体冲浪板
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bodyboard
570 millions of speakers

English

bodyboard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

bodyboard
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

bodyboard
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Bodyboard
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bodyboard
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bodyboard
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bodyboard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bodyboard
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bodyboard
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ボディーボード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

바디 보드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bodyboard
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bodyboard
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

bodyboard
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॉडीबोर्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

bodyboard
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

bodyboard
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bodyboard
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bodyboard
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

bodyboard
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

bodyboard
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

body
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bodyboard
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bodyboard
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bodyboard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BODYBOARD»

The term «bodyboard» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.635 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BODYBOARD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «bodyboard» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «bodyboard» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bodyboard

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BODYBOARD»

Discover the use of bodyboard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bodyboard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
ThreeSixty Presents Bodyboard Manual
The guide is broken down in sections that cover Basics, Intermediate, Advanced, Drop Knee, Extra Tips, and Locations International. The manual is the only one of its kind in the world.
Rob Barber, 2011
2
The Bodyboard Travel Guide: The 100 Most Awesome Waves on ...
This book examines the history and development of the sport, hails its greatest stars, and showcases the craziest bodyboard waves around the globe.
Owen Pye, Mike Searle, Rob Barber, 2012
3
The Bodyboard Manual: The Essential Guide to Bodyboarding
The Bodyboard Manual has been expanded, revised and fully updated for its fifth edition.
Rob Barber, Mike Searle, 2013
4
Born To Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding
Born to Boogie: Legends of Bodyboarding tells the story of bodyboarding, the most intense watersport on the planet.
Owen Pye, Mike Stewart, 2013
5
Hawai_i Sports: History, Facts, and Statistics
1994 Nainoa Suratt Open— Boys 1995 Andy Irons Explorer— Juniors 1995 Jeff Hubhard Bodyboard — Mens 1995 Kaui Kaubi Drop Knee — Bodyboard 1996 Andy Irons Open — Mens 1996 Sean Moody Open — Boys 1996 Jeff Hubbard ...
Dan Cisco, 1999
6
Boys' Life
Nowadays, priced at $30 to $150 each, bodyboards outsell surfboards. Bodyboarding has spread from California to Hawaii and the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Even in states far from the coast, you can often bodyboard at water parks. During ...
7
The Surfing Yearbook
Ben Howey 3. James Parry 4. Ben Byfield Men KneeBOARD 1. Richard Smith 2. Karl Ward 3. Richard Hewitt 4. Duncan Jones MAsTeRs KneeBOARD (OVeR 35) 1. Richard Hewitt 4. Leon Mansfield CADeT BODyBOARD (UnDeR 16 BOys) 1.
Bruce Boal, Surfersvillage, 2009
8
The History of Surfing
Boogie Down: Tom Morey and the Bodyboard The bodyboard was invented by longtime Southern California surfer Tom Morey, a charismatic USC math grad who'd worked as a Douglas Aircraft engineer before opening a Ventura County surf ...
Matt Warshaw, 2011
9
Expo 4: For Edexcel
Stage. de. surf/. bodyboard. sur. la. Côte. Basque. Vous voulez apprendre à surfer? Ou vous voulez perfectionner votre «cut back»? Nous vous proposons ce stage comprenant deux heures de cours de surf par jour. Louez une planche de surf ...
Rosi McNab, 2006
10
Sports: The Complete Visual Reference
It is light and streamlined to allow very rapid maneuvers and direction changes. A longer board, the “gun,” is used on very big waves for better stability at high speeds, especially during bottom-turns. Bodyboard It was first used to learn surfing.
QA International Collectif, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BODYBOARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bodyboard is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Surf Skooter: the multi-use bodyboard is ready to launch
A bodyboard for kneeboarding, surfing, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and, of course, for bodyboarding. Can you imagine that? Well, if it gets ... «SurferToday, Jul 15»
2
Ward wins WA bodyboard title with room to spare
THE WA Bodyboard Titles wrapped up at Trigg Beach on the weekend, with Joondalup surfer Kyle Ward crowned state champion. Ward had ... «Community Newspaper Group, Jul 15»
3
Goldman Sachs Begins Coverage on GoPro (GPRO)
The mounts products are The Handler (NASDAQ:GPRO), Fetch (Dog Harness), Sportsman Mount, 3-Way, Bodyboard Mount, Gooseneck, The ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
4
South Australia Brekkie Wrap | Tuesday, July 7, 2015
South Australian Bodyboard Club competition held at Knights Beach, Port Elliot. MID NORTH: Residents of Orroroo have started a petition ... «Eyre Peninsula Tribune, Jul 15»
5
South Australian Bodyboard Club competition at Knights Beach …
South Australian Bodyboard Club competition held Saturday, July 4, ... South Australian Bodyboard Club competition held Saturday, July 4, ... «The Times, Jul 15»
6
GoPro Earns "Market Perform" Rating from Oppenheimer (GPRO)
The mounts products are The Handler (NASDAQ:GPRO), Fetch (Dog Harness), Sportsman Mount, 3-Way, Bodyboard Mount, Gooseneck, The ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»
7
VIDEO: Friends rally together, sign board for Mathew Lee
People at the gathering will sign a hand-crafted bodyboard, which will be given to Mr Lee, who yesterday remained in a critical condition at the ... «Northern Star, Jul 15»
8
GoPro Given "Market Perform" Rating at Oppenheimer (GPRO)
The mounts products are The Handler (NASDAQ:GPRO), Fetch (Dog Harness), Sportsman Mount, 3-Way, Bodyboard Mount, Gooseneck, The ... «sleekmoney, Jul 15»
9
Are surfers affected by antibiotic-resistant bacteria?
The joint-venture is asking 150 healthy adults who surf or bodyboard at least three times a month, to take part in a study that will give ... «SurferToday, Jul 15»
10
Don't even think of riding Canarian slabs without watching a special …
The Canary Islands have great waves for bodyboard addicts. But the archipelago located just 60 miles off the southern coast of Morocco is also ... «SurferToday, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Bodyboard [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/bodyboard>. May 2024 ».
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