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bod·y·board

also bod·y-board (bŏd′ē-bôrd′)
n.
A very short surfboard, typically having a straight front end and no fins and ridden by lying on one's chest.
intr.v. bod·y·board·ed, bod·y·board·ing, bod·y·boards also bod·y-board·ed or bod·y-board·ing or bod·y-boards
To surf on a bodyboard.
bod′y·board′er n.
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bodyboarding

(ˈbɒdɪˌbɔːdɪŋ)
n
(Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) the sport of surfing using a bodyboard
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bod•y•board•ing

(ˈbɒd iˌbɔr dɪŋ, -ˌboʊr-)

n.
the water sport of surfing on a short surfboard (bod′y•board′) on which the surfer lies prone or kneels.
[1980–85]
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