Definition

Verb: * To engage in the sport or activity of riding on water while standing on a surfboard that is propelled by a sail attached to a mast. This activity requires wind.

Usage

The verb "windsurf" describes the action of participating in the sport. It is an intransitive verb (it does not take a direct object). * They learned to windsurf on their vacation. * It's too dangerous to windsurf in this storm. * She windsurfs every weekend at the lake.

Advanced Usage

• Gerund/Noun Form ("windsurfing"): The activity itself is most commonly referred to as "windsurfing."
  • Windsurfing is a popular water sport here.
  • He took up windsurfing last summer.

Variants and Related Words

• Windsurfer (noun): 1) A person who windsurfs. 2) The equipment used (the board with sail).
  • The windsurfer raced across the bay.
  • He stored his windsurfer in the garage.

Synonyms

• Sailboard (verb): A less common synonym for windsurf.
  • They went sailboarding in the afternoon.

Notes on Meaning

The definition explicitly requires wind, as the sport is impossible in calm air. The core meaning combines elements of surfing (the board) and sailing (the sail).

Verb

1. ride standing on a surfboard with an attached sail, on water
   • You cannot windsurf when the air is completely still