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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Skimboarding

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
skimboarding

the sport or activity of riding a thin, flat board over shallow water, typically near the shore

Ex: Skimboarding is popular among beachgoers for its accessibility. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

having a lot of physical power

Ex: He was able to lift the heavy box because he was so strong. 
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coordination

the skillful and effective interaction of movements

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active
active
[Adjective]

(of a person) doing many things with a lot of energy

Ex: Despite being retired, he remains active, taking part in various community activities. 
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: Despite her age, she's very healthy and active. 
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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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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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spin
spin
[noun]

the action of rotating rapidly around an axis

Ex: The top went into a fast spin. 
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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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point
point
[noun]

one of the marks or numbers that indicates our score in a game or sport

Ex: Our team scored the first point of the match. 
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world
world
[noun]

the planet earth, where we all live

Ex: His dream is to sail around the world. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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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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California

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

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lifeguard
lifeguard
[noun]

someone who is employed at a beach or swimming pool to keep watch and save swimmers from drowning

Ex: The lifeguard quickly responded to the swimmer in distress, pulling him safely to shore. 
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wood
wood
[noun]

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub are made of, used for fuel or timber

Ex: He chopped the wood into small pieces to use as firewood. 
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to glide
to glide
[Verb]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

Ex: The eagle glided effortlessly through the sky, riding the thermal currents. 
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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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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to let or make something fall to the ground

Ex: Supplies are being dropped for the refugees. 
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to jump
to jump
[Verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: He jumped over the puddle to avoid getting his shoes wet. 
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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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shallow
shallow
[Adjective]

having a short distance from the surface to the bottom

Ex: Be careful when diving into the shallow end of the pool to avoid hitting your head. 
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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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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
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balance
balance
[noun]

the ability to maintain a steady position or posture, preventing falling or tipping

Ex: The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance. 
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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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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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leg
leg
[noun]

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

Ex: He stretched his legs before going for a run to prevent muscle cramps. 
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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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