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wake·board

 (wāk′bôrd′)
n.
A short, very broad water ski ridden in the manner of a surfboard by a person towed by a motorboat.

wake′board′er n.
wake′board′ing n.
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wakeboard

(ˈweɪkˌbɔːd)
n
(Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a short surfboard for a rider towed behind a motorboat
vb (intr)
(Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) to ride a wakeboard
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.wakeboard - a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboatwakeboard - a buoyant board (resembling a surfboard) that is used to ride over water while being pulled behind a motorboat
board - a flat piece of material designed for a special purpose; "he nailed boards across the windows"
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