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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Bodyboarding

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
bodyboarding

a water sport that involves riding waves on a small board, called a bodyboard, while lying on one's stomach or chest

Ex: The ocean was calm , making it ideal for bodyboarding.
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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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water sport

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

Ex: Surfing is one of the most popular water sports worldwide .
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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: By 2030 , scientists might invent a cure for this disease .
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bodyboard
bodyboard
[noun]

a short, buoyant board ridden lying down on waves, used in bodyboarding

Ex: We rented bodyboards and fins for a fun day at the beach .
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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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easy
easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: The math problem was easy to solve ; it only required basic addition .
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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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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: They 're learning to swim at the swimming pool .
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to lie
to lie
[Verb]

(of a person or animal) to be in a resting position on a flat surface, not standing or sitting

Ex: After the exhausting workout , it felt wonderful to lie on the yoga mat and stretch .
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stomach
stomach
[noun]

the body part inside our body where the food that we eat goes

Ex: She felt a wave of nausea in her stomach during the car ride .
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paddle
paddle
[noun]

a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end

Ex: The paddles on the raft helped us navigate through the river 's current .
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arm
arm
[noun]

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

Ex: She used her arm to push open the heavy door .
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beach
beach
[noun]

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

Ex: We had a picnic on the sandy beach, enjoying the ocean breeze .
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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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shore
shore
[noun]

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

Ex: The lighthouse stood tall , guiding ships safely to shore.
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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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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The music festival is an event that attracts thousands of fans every summer to enjoy live performances .
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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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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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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: A stylish spin at the end of the ride can leave a strong final impression on the judges .
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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 skateboarder attempted a daring flip off the ramp .
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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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point
point
[noun]

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

Ex: Every time you hit the target 's center , you get five points.
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .
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difficulty

a challenge or circumstance, typically encountered while trying to reach a goal or finish something

Ex: She explained the difficulties she faced while moving to a new city .
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International Bodyboarding Association

The global organization that governs professional bodyboarding competitions, sets official rules, and promotes the sport worldwide

Ex: Thanks to the International Bodyboarding Association, bodyboarding has gained more international recognition.
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International Bodyboarding Association

The global organization that governs professional bodyboarding competitions, sets official rules, and promotes the sport worldwide

Ex: Thanks to the International Bodyboarding Association, bodyboarding has gained more international recognition.
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world championship

the international competitions where athletes or teams from various countries compete to determine the best in their sport

Ex: They are the current world championships winners .
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .
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to learn
to learn
[Verb]

to become knowledgeable or skilled in something by doing it, studying, or being taught

Ex: We need to learn how to manage our time better .
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kid
kid
[noun]

a son or daughter of any age

Ex: She 's going to a concert with her kids this weekend .
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adult
adult
[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: The survey aimed to gather feedback from both adults and children .
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

Ex: The movie crew unloaded film equipment to set up for shooting .
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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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upper
upper
[Adjective]

situated above something similar

Ex: Her upper lip trembled as she tried to hold back tears .
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leg
leg
[noun]

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

Ex: She wore a long skirt that covered her legs.
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balance
balance
[noun]

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

Ex: A baby learns balance gradually as they begin to walk .
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active
active
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The active kids played outside all afternoon without getting tired .
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healthy
healthy
[Adjective]

(of a person) not having physical or mental problems

Ex: The teacher is glad to see all the students are healthy after the winter break .
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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 cable car travels a distance of 3 kilometers to the mountain peak .
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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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