Phrase Hound found 58 phrases and 71 compound words that contain surf. The most common are listed below. Open surf in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 58
- train surfTo either stand on a the roof of a moving train and surf it like a wave, or to hang on and ride on the exterior of a train.
- Surf BeachA locality in the Eurobodalla council area, south eastern New South Wales, Australia.
- Surf CityA borough of New Jersey.
- Surf CoastA local government area on the surf coast of south-west Victoria, Australia.
- channel-surfTo skim through a series of television stations, each for a brief moment, by repeated use of a remote control.
- crowd surfTo engage in crowd surfing (being carried over the heads of a densely-packed crowd)
- couch surfTo use temporary overnight accommodations in one or more private residences, especially without cash payment.
- surf and turfA meal that combines seafood and meat, typically lobster or shrimp and steak.
- surf scoterA species of sea duck, Melanitta perspicillata, which breeds in northern North America.
- counter surfTo sneak unsupervised food from a table or kitchen counter.
- surf castAlternative form of surfcast: To fish by casting into the surf near the shoreline.
- shoulder surfTo engage in shoulder surfing.
- surf boatA type of boat used in surf lifesaving to go from shore out through the breaking waves, and back again. Current designs are rowed by a crew of four, with a sweep at the back steering. Originally used for mass rescues, but now superseded by …
- surf fishTo fish while standing on the shoreline or wading into the surf zone.
- surf fishingThe practice of fishing while standing on the shoreline or wading into the surf zone.
- surf lineA line of foam-crested waves breaking simultaneously on a formation near the surface, such as a shoal or a reef.
- surf punkA form of punk rock music influenced by surf rock.
- surf rockA style of rock music stylised by a fast tempo, and a melody played by a saxophone or electric guitar.
- surf skiLong narrow water craft (about 18 feet long) seating one person, propelled by paddling with a two-ended paddle and incorporating a small rudder controlled by foot levers. Designed for recreation or competition in surf, especially surf life …
- surf tortureA training exercise for Navy SEALs that involves exercising in cold seawater on the beach.
- surf riderOne who rides the surf usually on a surfboard; a surfer
- surf castingpresent participle and gerund of surf cast
- surf carnivalA type of sports fair with competitions for surfers and lifesavers.
- surf satinA taffeta fabric used for swimsuits.
- sofa surfSynonym of couch surf: To use temporary overnight accommodations in one or more private residences, especially without cash payment.
Compound words 71
- surfboardA shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
- surfsideBeside the sea.
- kitesurfTo take part in kitesurfing.
- surfriderA person who takes part in surfriding.
- surfyof a shore, having lots of breaking waves
- surfwearClothing to be worn while surfing.
- bodysurfTo ride waves or surf without equipment, such as a surfboard.
- surfbirdA small sandpiper, Aphriza virgata, endemic to the northwestern parts of North America.
- surfcastTo fish by casting into the surf near the shoreline.
- surfieA surfer (one who rides a surfboard), especially one involved in the surfing subculture.