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Meaning of "windsurfing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDSURFING

windsurfing  [ˈwɪndˌsɜːfɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDSURFING

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determiner
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Windsurfing 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 WINDSURFING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

windsurfing

Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a surface water sport that combines elements of surfing and sailing. It consists of a board usually 2 to 3 metres long, with a volume of about 60 to 250 liters, powered by wind on a sail. The rig is connected to the board by a free-rotating universal joint and consists of a mast, 2-sided boom and sail. The sail area generally ranges from 2.5 m2 to 12 m2 depending on the conditions, the skill of the sailor and the type of windsurfing being undertaken. Some credit S. Newman Darby with the origination of windsurfing by 1965 on the Susquehanna River, Pennsylvania, USA when he invented the "sailboard", which, incidentally, he did not patent. In 1964, Darby began selling his sailboards. A promotional article by Darby was published in the August 1965 edition of Popular Science magazine. While Darby's "sailboard" incorporated a pivoting rig, it was "square rigged" and suffered all the associated limitations. You operated the sailboard with your back to the lee side of the kite shaped square sail. Darby's article boasted that "...

Definition of windsurfing in the English dictionary

The definition of windsurfing in the dictionary is the sport of sailing standing up on a sailboard that is equipped with a mast, sail, and wishbone boom Also called: boardsailing, sailboarding.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDSURFING


astroturfing
ˈæstrəʊˌtɜːfɪŋ
bodysurfing
ˈbɒdɪˌsɜːfɪŋ
briefing
ˈbriːfɪŋ
channel-surfing
ˈtʃænəlsɜːfɪŋ
couchsurfing
ˈkaʊtʃˌsɜːfɪŋ
debriefing
ˌdiːˈbriːfɪŋ
kitesurfing
ˈkaɪtˌsɜːfɪŋ
laughing
ˈlɑːfɪŋ
morphing
ˈmɔːfɪŋ
netsurfing
ˈnɛtsɜːfɪŋ
roofing
ˈruːfɪŋ
rustproofing
ˈrʌstˌpruːfɪŋ
skysurfing
ˈskaɪˌsɜːfɪŋ
smurfing
ˈsmɜːfɪŋ
snowsurfing
ˈsnəʊˌsɜːfɪŋ
soundproofing
ˈsaʊndpruːfɪŋ
staffing
ˈstɑːfɪŋ
strafing
ˈstrɑːfɪŋ
surfing
ˈsɜːfɪŋ
waterproofing
ˈwɔːtəpruːfɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDSURFING

windscreen
windscreen washer
windscreen wiper
windshield
windshield wiper
windship
windsock
Windsor
Windsor and Maidenhead
Windsor Castle
Windsor chair
Windsor knot
Windsor rocker
Windsor tie
windstorm
windsucker
windsurf
windsurfer
windswept
windthrow

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDSURFING

air surfing
ballot-box stuffing
bluesnarfing
buffing
card surfing
crowd surfing
effing
ego surfing
golfing
huffing
in the offing
offing
perfing
press briefing
safe surfing
shoulder surfing
sniffing
sofa surfing
spoofing
stuffing

Synonyms and antonyms of windsurfing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «windsurfing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDSURFING

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

Translator English - Chinese

帆板运动
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

windsurf
570 millions of speakers

English

windsurfing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विंडसर्फिंग
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

تَزَلُّجٌ شِرَاعِيّ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

виндсерфинг
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

surfe a vela
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উইন্ডসার্ফিং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

planche à voile
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Luncur angin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Windsurfen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウインドサーフィン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

윈드서핑
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Windsurfing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

môn lướt ván buồm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விண்ட்சர்ஃபிங்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विंडसर्फिंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

rüzgâr sörfü
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

windsurf
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

windsurfing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

віндсерфінг
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

windsurfing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γουίντσερφ
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

navigeer
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vindsurfing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vindsurfing
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of windsurfing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSURFING»

The term «windsurfing» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.341 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDSURFING» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «WINDSURFING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word windsurfing.
1
Jack Germond
Pictures can be devastating. Who allowed John Kerry to get himself photographed windsurfing in a flowered swimsuit? Anyone in the real world in that operation?
2
Christopher Meloni
I'd like to go away for six months and learn to kiteboard and windsurf. I love pinochle, I love chess and I love windsurfing.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDSURFING»

Discover the use of windsurfing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to windsurfing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Windsurfing
Discusses the sport of windsurfing, and includes expert advice on equipment, techniques, and safety.
Peter Hart, 2005
2
Windsurfing
Exercises to strengthen and stretch muscles and avoid injury accompany discussion on choosing the proper equipment and descriptions of fundamental windsurfing skills and techniques
Ken Winner, 1995
3
The Ultimate Guide to Windsurfing
Putting together color photography with authoritative text, "The Ultimate Guide To Windsurfing" offers tips and techniques, terms and key skills to get the most out of reader skills.
Nik Baker, Daida Ruano Moreno, 2001
4
Windsurfing Winner
After he has trouble learning how to windsurf during his Hawaiian vacation Nick meets Meiko, an experienced windsurfer who offers to teach him, and Nick's skill is tested on his last day when a strong wind sends him into rough water.
Jake Maddox, 2011
5
Windsurfing
Sequenced photographs and detailed text will help beginners and intermediate windsurfers to learn the essential techniques and correct weaknesses. This is an ideal text to accompany a windsurfing course.
Simon Bornhoft, 2001
6
Windsurfing: the complete guide
Reviews the history and theory of windsurfing, which combines surfing and sailing, and describes advanced techniques, racing tactics, and special equipment
Glenn Taylor, 1980
7
Windsurfing: The World's Windiest Water Sport Spots and ...
The World's Windiest Water Sport Spots and Techniques Paul Mason. Light winds: • Boards tend to be bigger, with a volume of 35.7–52.8 gallons (135– 200 liters). They float when you stand on them. • Sails are small—about 43 square feet (4 ...
Paul Mason, 2010
8
An introduction to windsurfing
Provides a thorough grounding in all the principles and techniques of windsurfing, in series of step-by-step photographs in full color.
Farrel O'Shea, 1987
9
Learn Windsurfing in a Weekend
A complete introduction to the sport, explaining everything from the board and sail, to how to get back to shore, to the best places to sail.
Phil Jones, 1992
10
Windsurfing: basic and funboard techniques
Demonstrates the basics of windsurfing, looks at freestyle tricks and triangle racing, and launching, gybing, and jumping techniques, and provides information on clothing, equipment, rigging, and useful knots
Roger Jones, Ken Winner, 1985

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDSURFING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term windsurfing is used in the context of the following news items.
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Bather virtually decapitated by windsurfer in Gran Canaria
A 32 year old Russian woman, named as Emilia I, died on Monday in a horrific windsurfing accident in the waters off the playa de Cueva Laya, Santa Lucía, ... «Spanish News Today, Jul 15»
2
Santa Cruz Windsurfing Festival 2015 cursed by lack of wind
The wind didn't show up for the Santa Cruz Windsurfing Festival 2015, at Waddell Creek Beach, and only the Youth, Women, and Grand Masters had final ... «SurferToday, Jun 15»
3
Windsurfer's body found on WA beach after last sighting at 'Bombie …
Simon Burnell, 44, was last seen experiencing difficulty just before 5:00pm yesterday at Prevelly Park in Margaret River. He was windsurfing at a break known as ... «ABC Online, Mar 15»
4
Winemaker dies in windsurfing accident - The West Australian
Winemaker dies in windsurfing accident Willow Bridge Estate's Simon Burnell who tragically died in a windsurfing accident at the weekend. Picture: David Bailey. «The West Australian, Mar 15»
5
Windsurf and SUP
Are you ready to make windsurfing your way of life? A Flying Fish windsurf instructor course offers a reliable route to work in windsurfing, which means paid work ... «Flying Fish, Mar 15»
6
Bryony Shaw wins windsurfing gold at Sailing World Cup final in …
Sophie Weguelin and Eilidh McIntyre took silver in the 470 women's event. Nick Dempsey secured men's windsurfing bronze and there was also a third position ... «The Guardian, Nov 14»
7
Windsurfer's death in Hayling 'felt across world' as tributes paid
He was not part of the class but experienced windsurfer Danielle paddled out ... who has not been named, face down in the water after seeing windsurfing gear. «Portsmouth News, Nov 14»
8
Portland woman's body found at windsurfing site
She was not windsurfing when she died. Cox says the death is under investigation but there's no indication of a crime. Comments | More in The Blotter | Topics: ... «The Seattle Times, Nov 14»
9
Rasmus Sayre is the 2014 Kona Windsurfing world champion
The silver medal went to Danish windsurfing legend Tim Aagesen. He showed consistency and took three bullets during the competition. Tim has already won ... «SurferToday, Nov 14»
10
World's best windsurfers on Maui this week for Severne Starboard …
The American Windsurfing Tour and the Professional Windsurfing Association's Severne Starboard Aloha Classic, considered by many to be one of the sport's ... «Hawaiimagazine.com, Oct 14»

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