flyboard: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Technical/Specialised
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What does “flyboard” mean?
A motorised water sports device consisting of a board connected by a hose to a watercraft, which propels a rider into the air via powerful water jets.
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Meaning and Definition
A motorised water sports device consisting of a board connected by a hose to a watercraft, which propels a rider into the air via powerful water jets.
The activity or sport of using such a device; the brand name for a specific product that has become genericised for similar devices.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant lexical differences. Both refer to the same device.
Connotations
Associated with extreme water sports, coastal tourism, and adventurous activities in both varieties.
Frequency
Equally low-frequency in both, confined to specific sporting/leisure contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “flyboard” in a Sentence
[verb] + flyboard: ride/use/operate/rent a flyboard[adjective] + flyboard: hydraulic/powered/specialised flyboardVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “flyboard” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He's keen to try flyboarding off the Cornish coast.
- They don't flyboard in rough seas.
American English
- We're going flyboarding in Miami next weekend.
- The company teaches people how to flyboard safely.
adverb
British English
- No established adverbial use.
American English
- No established adverbial use.
adjective
British English
- The flyboard equipment was all checked by the instructor.
- We watched a flyboard demonstration.
American English
- The flyboard rental cost $75 for a half-hour session.
- He took a flyboard lesson.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
In tourism sector reports: 'The beach resort invested in flyboards to attract adventure tourists.'
Academic
Rare. Potentially in sports science papers on hydrodynamics or recreational studies.
Everyday
Limited to holiday/travel conversations: 'On holiday, I had a go on a flyboard - it was terrifying!'
Technical
Precise in marine/water sports engineering: 'The flyboard's pump delivers 1400 litres per minute at 4 bar.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “flyboard”
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “flyboard”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “flyboard”
- Confusing it with a hoverboard (land-based). Using 'flyboard' as a verb (correct verb is 'flyboarding').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, originally. It is a trademark of Zapata Racing, but is often used generically for similar devices.
Typically, no formal license is required, but instruction from a certified professional is strongly recommended for safety.
It is powered by a water jet from a personal watercraft (like a jet ski) via a long hose.
Yes, provided the lake is deep enough and you have a compatible personal watercraft to supply the water jet.
A motorised water sports device consisting of a board connected by a hose to a watercraft, which propels a rider into the air via powerful water jets.
Flyboard is usually technical/specialised in register.
Flyboard: in British English it is pronounced /ˈflaɪbɔːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈflaɪbɔːrd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No established idioms.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
FLY + BOARD: It's a board that lets you FLY over water.
Conceptual Metaphor
AQUATIC FLIGHT (The water jet is the 'engine', the rider is the 'pilot', the experience is 'flying').
Practice
Quiz
What is a 'flyboard' primarily?