bellyboard

noun

bel·​ly·​board

ˈbe-lē-ˌbȯrd

: a small buoyant board usually less than three feet long that is used in surf riding

Word History

Etymology

belly entry 1 + board

First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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