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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: Bodyboarding is a fun alternative to surfing for beginners. 
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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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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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to invent
to invent
[Verb]

to make or design something that did not exist before

Ex: Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination. 
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bodyboard
bodyboard
[noun]

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

Ex: Watch out for the waves, hold onto your bodyboard! 
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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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easy
easy
[Adjective]

needing little skill or effort to do or understand

Ex: Cooking pasta is easy; you just boil water and add the noodles. 
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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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to swim
to swim
[Verb]

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

Ex: My sister swims every morning before breakfast. 
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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 a long day of work, she decided to lie on the sofa and relax for a while. 
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stomach
stomach
[noun]

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

Ex: He felt a sense of relief when the doctor assured him that his stomach issue was temporary. 
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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: She grabbed the paddle and began rowing across the lake. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

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

Ex: He got a sunburn on his arm after spending the day at the beach. 
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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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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 waves gently lapped against the shore, creating a soothing sound. 
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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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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 annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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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]

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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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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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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difficulty

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

Ex: The Smiths experienced significant financial difficulty after unexpected medical expenses depleted their savings. 
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International Bodyboarding Association

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

Ex: The International Bodyboarding Association organizes world tours featuring the best riders. 
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International Bodyboarding Association

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

Ex: The International Bodyboarding Association organizes world tours featuring the best riders. 
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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: He won gold at the world championships. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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to learn
to learn
[Verb]

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

Ex: He learned valuable negotiation skills by watching experienced negotiators in action 
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kid
kid
[noun]

a son or daughter of any age

Ex: All her kids have graduated from college. 
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adult
adult
[noun]

a fully grown man or woman

Ex: Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices. 
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equipment
equipment
[noun]

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

Ex: She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag. 
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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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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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upper
upper
[Adjective]

situated above something similar

Ex: The upper shelves in the kitchen hold rarely used cookware. 
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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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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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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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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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hawaii
hawaii
[noun]

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

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