windsurf

[ wind-surf ]

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in windsurfing.

windsurf

/ ˈwɪndˌsɜːf /

verb

1. intr to take part in the sport of windsurfing

Derived Forms

• ˈwindˌsurfer, noun

Other Words From

• windsurfer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of windsurf¹

First recorded in 1965–70; wind ¹ + surf

Example Sentences

Troops and contractors ride past me on bikes, and I see people playing tennis and windsurfing in the late afternoon sun.

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Sarah Perkins, from Cardiff, has been an SUP racer for eight years, having windsurfed before then.

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The 25-year-old was guaranteed a windsurfing medal after dominating the opening series off the Marseille coast.

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There was also bronze for Emma Wilson in the windsurfing, though she was left disappointed by her performance in the delayed final.

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A “true legend” of windsurfing who died suddenly in France has been described as one of life's good guys.

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