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paddleboard

[ pad-l-bawrd ]

noun

  1. a board of variable size, similar to a surfboard in shape, used in any of various watersports that involve sitting, kneeling, lying, or standing on the board and propelling it with the hands or a paddle.


verb (used without object)

  1. to engage in any of various watersports that involve riding on a board similar in shape to a surfboard while propelling it with the hands or a paddle, depending on whether one is sitting, kneeling, lying, or standing:

    If you’re heading out to paddleboard for the first time, go to a place you’re familiar with, and go with a friend.

paddleboard

/ ˈpædəlˌbɔːd /

noun

  1. a long narrow surfboard
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of paddleboard1

First recorded in 1780–90, for an earlier sense; 1930–35, for the current senses; paddle 1 + board
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Example Sentences

In Glenfield, Reece Wilson went to Morrisons to do some shopping, but found the car park was submerged so "decided to go home, blow the paddleboard up and go have a bit of fun".

From BBC

An “incident” is when someone is approached and touched by a shark, or the shark touches their surfboard, paddleboard or similar mode of transport.

"Everyone bought a paddleboard and had a go. We haven’t seen it in another sport in the same way, going from complete beginners to guys competing at international levels."

From BBC

You can also explore the lake by kayak or paddleboard.

Dave Rider, co-owner of local paddleboard and surf shop Surf Ballard, says he also saw a shift of people who were more willing to drive the 2.5 to three hours to popular surf spots such as Westport and drive home the same day.

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