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surfboarding
nounMedium
/ˈsɜːfˌbɔːdɪŋ/The act of riding waves while standing or lying on a surfboard.
surfboat
nounLow (Specialised/Niche)
/ˈsɜːfˌbəʊt/A sturdy, open boat designed specifically for launching from and landing through ocean surf, typically from a beach.
surfcasting
nounLow
/ˈsɜːfˌkɑːstɪŋ/The method or sport of fishing from the shoreline by casting a baited hook and line out beyond the breaking waves.
surfeit
nounverbverb-intransitive+1Low
/ˈsɜː.fɪt/An excessive amount of something, especially food or drink.
surfer's knot
nounC2
/ˈsɜːfəz nɒt/A bony lump that develops on the top of the foot or shin from frequent pressure against a surfboard.
surffish
nounLow
/ˈsɜːfˌfɪʃ/A small, silvery fish (family Embiotocidae) that lives in shallow coastal waters and surf, especially of the Pacific coast of North America.
surfie
nounC2/Rare (Geographically specific slang)
/ˈsɜː.fi/A young person who surfs or spends much time at the beach involved in surf culture.
surfing
nounB2
/ˈsɜː.fɪŋ/The sport or activity of riding on waves while standing or lying on a special board (surfboard).
surfing music
nounC1
/ˈsɜː.fɪŋ ˌmjuː.zɪk/A genre of pop music, originally from Southern California in the early 1960s, that is associated with surf culture and often features vocal harmonies, electric guitars (particularly the Fender Stratocaster), and lyrical themes about surfing, cars, and teenage romance.
surfperch
nounLow (Specialist/Biological)
/ˈsɜːfˌpɜːtʃ/A small, perch-like marine fish, often found in the shallow, turbulent surf zone along coastlines.
surfriding
nounLow (less common than the standard term 'surfing').
/ˈsɜːfˌraɪdɪŋ/The act of riding on a surfboard, moving with a breaking wave towards the shore.
surge
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/sɜːdʒ/A sudden powerful forward or upward movement, especially of a large amount or number.
surge chamber
nounC2 (Extremely low frequency in general English; specialized technical term)
/ˈsɜːdʒ ˌtʃeɪmbə(r)/A structure or reservoir in a water supply or hydroelectric system designed to absorb sudden increases in pressure or water flow.
surge protector
nounB2
/ˈsɜːdʒ prəˈtɛktə/A device designed to protect electrical equipment from voltage spikes or surges.
surge tank
nounC2
/sɜːdʒ tæŋk/A container or reservoir in a fluid system designed to absorb sudden increases in pressure or flow, preventing damage to pipes or equipment.
surge tide
nounLow
/sɜːdʒ taɪd/An unusually high tide caused by a combination of astronomical tides and meteorological conditions such as low atmospheric pressure and strong onshore winds.
surgeon
nounB2
/ˈsɜː.dʒən/A medical doctor qualified to practice surgery, performing operations to treat disease, injury, or deformity.
surgeon general
nounC2
/ˌsɜː.dʒən ˈdʒen.rəl/The chief medical officer of a nation, state, or military service, responsible for public health policy and advice.
surgeon's knot
nounlow
/ˈsɜː.dʒənz nɒt/A secure knot with an extra turn, commonly used in surgical procedures to tie sutures, or in sewing and other crafts for reliability.
surgeoncy
nounRare/Obsolete
/ˈsɜː.dʒən.si/The office, position, or term of a surgeon, especially in official or institutional contexts.

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