surfing
/ˈsɜːrfɪŋ/
noun
Riding waves in the ocean on a board
“He learned surfing on his vacation.”
גלישה
Surfing is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "Riding waves in the ocean on a board" In Hebrew, surfing translates to גלישה.
Example Sentences
- Surfing on big ocean waves looks really thrilling.
- He stood up on his surfboard and rode a wave to the shore.
- You need to practice a lot before surfing tall waves.
Did You Know? Surfing is over 3,000 years old and was invented by the ancient Polynesian people of Hawaii. The longest surfing wave ever ridden lasted 40 minutes in a river in Brazil. The biggest wave ever surfed was a 100-foot monster off the coast of Portugal.
Common Word Combinations
go surfingsurfing wavesurfing boardcatch a wave
Related Words
wavebeachoceanskateboard
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