"paddle board" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paddle boards [plural]
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). Head templates: {{en-noun}} paddle board (plural paddle boards)
  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.
    Sense id: en-paddle_board-en-noun-IC7ERBBq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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          "text": "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\nyou'd probably grab a paddle board and paddle out and grab them, instead of swimming out"
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