"perfect wave" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: perfect waves [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} perfect wave (plural perfect waves)
  1. (surfing) A clean, extremely well-formed, hollow or barrelling wave that breaks without closing out and has a smooth, unbroken face allowing for manoeuvrability; a theoretical or imagined wave that is perfect for surfing. Categories (topical): Surfing
    Sense id: en-perfect_wave-en-noun-gk2lUQyT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, surfing

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        "(surfing) A clean, extremely well-formed, hollow or barrelling wave that breaks without closing out and has a smooth, unbroken face allowing for manoeuvrability; a theoretical or imagined wave that is perfect for surfing."
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