As nouns the difference between skateboard and surfboard
is that skateboard is a narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot while surfboard is a shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
As verbs the difference between skateboard and surfboard
is that skateboard is to use a skateboard while surfboard is to use a surfboard; to surf.
skateboard
English
Noun
(
wikipedia skateboard)
(
en noun)
A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.
Derived terms
* skateboard deck
* skateboarding
* skateboard truck
* skateboard wheel
Verb
(
en verb)
To use a skateboard.
surfboard
English
Noun
(
wikipedia surfboard)
(
en noun)
A shaped waterproof plank, usually made of wood or foam and reinforced plastic, used to surf on waves.
Related terms
* funboard
* longboard
* shortboard
* surf
* surfer
* surfing
See also
* fish
* gun
Verb
(
en verb)
To use a surfboard; to surf.
Usage notes
* Not preferred by surfers, who would say "surf".
* Might be used to distinguish from body-surfing, riding waves without equipment.
