Phrase guide

paddle board

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A large fat board used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rider using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps positioned along the sides to hold onto.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • 1997, 17 October, Simone Cotter on ABC Radio National, Surf Lifesaving https://web.archive.org/web/20060113231533/http://www.ausport.gov.au/fulltext/1997/sportsf/sf971017.htm you'd probably grab a paddle board and paddle out and grab them, instead of swimming out

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Etymology

Paddle refers to the rider's arm action, the same as paddling a surfboard, not to a separate physical paddle (no such paddle is used with this type of board).