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Surf

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breakernounSomething that breaks (something else).
windsurfverb(intransitive) To ride a surfboard that has an attached sail
channel-surfverbTo skim through a series of television stations, each for a brief moment, by repeated use of a remote control.
breakers(UK, slang) Outstandingly pleasing, breaking out oneˈs excitement.

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windsurfnounAn act of windsurfing.
breakernounSomething that breaks (something else).
channel-surfverbTo skim through a series of television stations, each for a brief moment, by repeated use of a remote control.
breakers(UK, slang) Outstandingly pleasing, breaking out oneˈs excitement.
surfboardnounA shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
snowboardnounA board, somewhat like a broad ski, or a very long skateboard with no wheels, used in the sport of snowboarding.
skinounOne of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.
sailingnounMotion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
sailnoun(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
ridenounAn instance of riding.
navigateverb(transitive) To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course.
navigationnoun(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship.
boardnounA relatively long, wide and thin piece of any material, usually wood or similar, often for use in construction or furniture-making.
wavenounA moving disturbance in the level of a body of liquid; an undulation.
watchnounA portable or wearable timepiece.
waternounA barangay of Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines (unconfirmed).
backlashnoun(figurative) A negative reaction, objection or outcry, especially of a violent or abrupt nature.
browsenoun(countable) The act of browsing through something.
visitnounA single act of visiting.
browsingnounA place abounding with shrubs where animals may browse.

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