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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Wakeboarding

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
wakeboarding

a water sport that involves riding on a short, narrow board while being towed behind a motorboat, often performing tricks and maneuvers on the boat's wake

Ex: They're attending a wakeboarding clinic to refine their technique. 
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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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water skiing

the sport or activity of skiing on the surface of the water while being towed behind a motorboat

Ex: He's competing in the water skiing championship next week. 
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surfing
surfing
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys surfing and spends most of his free time riding waves at the beach. 
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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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boat
boat
[noun]

a type of small vehicle that is used to travel on water

Ex: The boat captain guided us through the narrow canals of the city. 
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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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rope
rope
[noun]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

Ex: The climber tied the rope securely before beginning the ascent. 
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to stand
to stand
[Verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze. 
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to have in your hands or arms

Ex: They held candles during the power outage. 
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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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trick
trick
[noun]

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

Ex: The dog amazed everyone with a trick where it balanced a ball on its nose. 
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jump
jump
[noun]

the act of springing or leaping into the air

Ex: The athlete made a perfect jump over the hurdle. 
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binding
binding
[noun]

the mechanism that connects the ski boot to the ski

Ex: During the lesson, she learned how to release the binding for safety. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

Ex: He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints. 
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competition

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

Ex: The annual chess competition draws players from around the world. 
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skill
skill
[noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: After years of practice, her skill in playing the guitar became exceptional. 
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flip
flip
[noun]

an acrobatic movement where the feet rotate over the head, either forward or backward, before returning to a standing or controlled position

Ex: The gymnast executed a perfect flip during the routine. 
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judge
judge
[noun]

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

Ex: The judge deducted points for an incomplete landing during the gymnastics routine. 
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score
score
[noun]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Ex: Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game. 
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around the (world|globe)

in many different countries and regions of Earth

Ex: The company has offices around the world. 
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prize
prize
[noun]

anything that is given as a reward to someone who has done very good work or to the winner of a contest, game of chance, etc.

Ex: She was thrilled to receive the first prize in the art competition for her stunning painting. 
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vacation
vacation
[noun]

a span of time which we do not work or go to school, and spend traveling or resting instead, particularly in a different city, country, etc.

Ex: We went on a vacation to Hawaii last summer. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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summer camp

a place where children, teenagers, and sometimes adults go to stay for a short period of time during the summer, typically for outdoor activities and organized programs

Ex: The summer camp offered hiking, swimming, and arts and crafts. 
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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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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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freestyle
freestyle
[noun]

a race where swimmers can use any stroke style they prefer, typically the front crawl, known for its speed and efficiency

Ex: Freestyle allows for creativity in stroke technique and pacing strategies. 
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marathon
marathon
[noun]

a running race of 26 miles or 42 kilometers

Ex: She trained for months to run her first marathon. 
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Australia
Australia
[noun]

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

Ex: Australia is famous for its beautiful beaches, such as Bondi Beach in Sydney. 
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to [set] a record

to achieve or establish a new high or remarkable standard in a specific area, often by surpassing a previous accomplishment or performance

Ex: She aimed to set a record for the fastest marathon time. 
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spin
spin
[noun]

a move where the rider quickly rotates their body and board while riding a wave, often performed to show skill and entertain

Ex: She nailed a clean spin on her surfboard, impressing the crowd. 
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