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surf

Pronunciation: /səːf/

Definition of surf

1 [mass noun] the mass or line of foam formed by waves breaking on a seashore or reef:the roar of the surf

1 [no object] stand or lie on a surfboard and ride on the crest of a wave towards the shore:he’s learning to surf
[with object] ride (a wave) on a surfboard: he has built a career out of surfing big waves
informal ride on the roof or outside of a fast-moving vehicle, typically a train, for excitement:he fell to his death while surfing on a 70 mph train

2 [with object] move from site to site on (the Internet):the device allows you to surf the Net and send emails
another term for channel-surf.

Derivatives

late 17th century: apparently from obsolete suff, of unknown origin, perhaps influenced by the spelling of surge

Definition of surf in the US English dictionary

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