kiteboard

[ kahyt-bawrd ]

noun

1. kite surf·board, kite·surf board; kite·surfing board []. a board similar to a short surfboard, on which a rider stands while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled over water by the wind, often lifting off and doing maneuvers in the air before landing again.
2. a board similar to a skateboard but with larger wheels, on which a rider stands while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled along the ground by the wind, often lifting off and doing maneuvers in the air before landing again.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in the sport of riding on a board while controlling a large, concave kite and being propelled by the wind:

   It’s that time of year when it’s still too cold and wet to ride my motorcycle, but warm enough to kiteboard in the ocean.

   He has kiteboarded competitively on water and land all over the world.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kiteboard¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; kite ( def ) + board ( def )

Example Sentences

Paddle, sail, swim, water ski, row, wakeboard, scuba dive, whitewater kayak, windsurf, kiteboard.

From Seattle Times

Learning to kiteboard can be hard and costly.

From Seattle Times

Here’s what you need to know about learning to kiteboard in Seattle.

From Seattle Times

When learning to kiteboard, Bellingham Kite Paddle Surf shop manager Dave Johnson says, “It’s most important to at least establish basic safety: how the kite functions and how you could affect other kiteboarders.”

From Seattle Times

Hopefully Garmin brings that same level of ingenuity to the kiteboard profile soon.

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