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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Kitesurfing

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
balance
balance
[noun]

a device for weighing objects, relying on the force of gravity

Ex: The jeweler placed the gold ring on the balance to measure its weight. 
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nature
nature
[noun]

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

Ex: Can you hear the sound of nature? 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky. 
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kitesurfing

a type of sport in which a person stands on a surfboard that is pulled on the surface of water by a special kite

Ex: He took lessons to learn the basics of kitesurfing during his vacation. 
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water sport

any recreational or competitive activity that takes place on or in water such as swimming and rowing

Ex: She enjoys trying different water sports, like kayaking and paddleboarding. 
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board
board
[noun]

a flat, often elongated piece of equipment used to glide over surfaces like water or snow

Ex: He waxed his board before heading out to catch the morning waves. 
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kite
kite
[noun]

a diamond shape frame covered with a paper or cloth with a string attached to it that can fly in the wind

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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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to pull
to pull
[Verb]

to be drawn or moved by the application of force, especially through mechanical energy

Ex: The heavy door pulled slowly on its hinges as the wind pushed against it. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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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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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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to try
to try
[Verb]

to make an effort or attempt to do or have something

Ex: He tried to lift the heavy box but it was too heavy. 
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surfboard
surfboard
[noun]

a long board we stand or lie on to ride waves

Ex: They rented surfboards and wetsuits for their surfing lesson, eager to learn how to ride the waves. 
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gear
gear
[noun]

a collection of equipment or tools required for a specific activity, operation, or sport

Ex: The hikers packed all the necessary gear for their mountain expedition. 
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harness
harness
[noun]

a system of straps worn on the human body to provide support, distribute weight, or secure an object

Ex: The worker wore a safety harness while repairing the roof. 
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bar
bar
[noun]

a solid, rigid piece of metal or wood, typically used for support, obstruction, fastening, or as a tool

Ex: The prison cell had iron bars across the windows for security. 
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to control

to manage and operate a device, system, or process, causing it to function as intended

Ex: She used the remote to control the television from across the room. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

Ex: The strong wind knocked over several trees. 
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

not subject to significant change or decline

Ex: The stock price has been steady this month. 
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beach
beach
[noun]

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

Ex: I buried my feet in the warm sand at the beach. 
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lake
lake
[noun]

a large area of water, surrounded by land

Ex: A small island in the middle of the lake was home to a variety of birds. 
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spot
spot
[noun]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
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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 children ran towards the shoreline, excited to play in the waves crashing on the beach. 
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relaxing
relaxing
[Adjective]

helping our body or mind rest

Ex: Spending the afternoon by the peaceful lake was relaxing, allowing her to unwind and recharge. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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exercise
exercise
[noun]

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

Ex: He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition. 
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muscle
muscle
[noun]

a piece of body tissue that is made tight or relaxed when we want to move a particular part of our body

Ex: He massaged his sore muscles to ease the tension. 
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to improve

to make a person or thing better

Ex: Regular exercise can improve your overall health. 
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