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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
to read
to read
[Verb]

to observe and interpret signs, movements, or behavior in order to anticipate what will happen next

Ex: The coach taught his players how to read the game and react faster than the other team .
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competition

an event or contest in which individuals or teams compete against each other

Ex: The dance competition at the festival was the highlight of the night .
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to surf
to surf
[Verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

Ex: Every summer, they head to the coast to surf, enjoying the thrill of catching waves.
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league
league
[noun]

a group of sports clubs or players who compete against each other and are put together based on the points they have gained through the season

Ex: Professional athletes often compete in international leagues.
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contest
contest
[noun]

a competition in which participants compete to defeat their opponents

Ex: The chess contest between the two grandmasters lasted for hours .
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to compete

to join in a contest or game

Ex: The two teams will compete in the finals tomorrow .
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judge
judge
[noun]

an official who scores, evaluates, or enforces the rules during a sports competition

Ex: The athletes waited nervously for the judge to announce the final scores .
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trick
trick
[noun]

a skillful action or move, often done to show ability or entertain

Ex: She taught her dog a trick to sit on command .
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nature
nature
[noun]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty in nature.
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: Riding roller coasters at the theme park is always a fun experience .
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

Ex: Yoga is a great exercise for relaxation and flexibility .
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: The company 's financial strength enabled it to withstand economic downturns .
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: She took workshops to improve her language skills for career advancement .
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meter
meter
[noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .
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Portugal
Portugal
[noun]

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

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surfing
surfing
[noun]

the sport or activity of riding a surfboard to move on waves

Ex: The waves were perfect for surfing that afternoon.
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Hockey is an exciting sport played on ice or field , with sticks and a small puck or ball .
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wave
wave
[noun]

a raised body of water that moves along the surface of a sea, river, lake, etc.

Ex: The waves crashed against the rocks with great force .
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surfboard
surfboard
[noun]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

Ex: She enjoys surfing and spends her weekends riding her surfboard along the coastline .
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: The sailors navigated the ocean using the stars .
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sea
sea
[noun]

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

Ex: We spent our vacation relaxing on the sandy beaches by the sea.
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relaxing
relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: The sound of the waves crashing against the shore was incredibly relaxing.
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hobby
hobby
[noun]

an activity that we enjoy doing in our free time

Ex: They enjoy hiking and exploring nature as a hobby.
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: They 're going on an exciting road trip across the country next summer .
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hawaii
hawaii
[noun]

a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands

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native
native
[Adjective]

related to one's place of birth

Ex: They participated in native cultural traditions during the annual festival .
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Hawaiian
Hawaiian
[noun]

a native or resident of Hawaii

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wooden
wooden
[Adjective]

made of a hard material that forms the branches and trunks of trees

Ex: She treasured the wooden jewelry box her grandfather had made , storing her most precious possessions inside .
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California

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

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Australia
Australia
[noun]

a large island country in Southwest Pacific Ocean, known for its unique wildlife such as kangaroos

Ex: The capital of Australia is Canberra , not Sydney or Melbourne as some people think .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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short
short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

Ex: The dog 's leash had a short chain , keeping him close while walking in crowded areas .
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longboard
longboard
[noun]

a long skateboard designed for cruising, carving, and downhill racing

Ex: Can you teach me how to ollie on my longboard?
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beginner
beginner
[noun]

someone who has just started to learn or do something; a person who is new to a field or activity

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experienced
experienced
[Adjective]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .
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surfer
surfer
[noun]

someone who stands or lies on a special board in order to move on the surface of the water

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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The athlete 's skill in dribbling and shooting made him a star player on the basketball team .
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practice
practice
[noun]

the act of repeatedly doing something to become better at doing it

Ex: To become a better swimmer , consistent practice is essential .
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to balance

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

Ex: They had to balance the load in the truck to ensure a smooth ride .
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the ocean
the ocean
[noun]

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Ex: The sailors navigated the ocean using the stars .
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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