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☆ wind·surf·ing (-sʉr′fiŋ)

noun

the sport of sailing while standing on a kind of surfboard and manipulating a sail attached to a pivoting mast

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windsurfing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • canoe: Choose from sailing, kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, raft building and problem solving.

Preposition: on

  • lake: For a more active break try water sports such as sailing or windsurfing on the lakes or enjoyable rambles in the Alpine foothills.

Adjective modifier

  • excellent: Beaches The south coast is home to beautiful beaches, with waves and excellent windsurfing at Silver Sands.

Modifies a noun

  • instructor: The madcap windsurfing instructor admitted yesterday: " Lots of my mates think I'm mad.

Noun used with modifier

  • water: It also makes Fuerteventura a water sport paradise windsurfing, surfing and kite surfing take place all over the island.
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