Meaning of the word bodysurfing in English

What does bodysurfing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bodysurfing

US /ˈbɑː.diˌsɝː.fɪŋ/
UK /ˈbɒd.iˌsɜː.fɪŋ/
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Noun

the sport of riding on the forward face of a breaking wave without a board, using one's body as a planing surface

Example:
He spent the afternoon bodysurfing at the beach.
Bodysurfing requires good swimming skills and knowledge of ocean currents.

Verb

to engage in the sport of bodysurfing

Example:
We spent hours bodysurfing in the warm ocean water.
It's exhilarating to bodysurf a big wave.
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