| surf |
ocean waves that break on the shore or other land barriers. [3 definitions] |
| surface |
the exterior boundary of something. [10 definitions] |
| surface-active |
designating a substance that is capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid to which it is added. |
| surface tension |
the force at the surface of a liquid that tends to cause contraction and thus makes the surface somewhat like a tightly stretched membrane. |
| surface-to-air |
of or denoting a missile or the like that is launched from the ground toward a target or destination in the air. |
| surface-to-surface |
of or denoting a missile or the like that is launched from the ground and travels through the air to a target or destination on land. |
| surfactant |
a substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, thereby allowing the liquid to spread more easily. |
| surfboard |
a long, narrow board on which a person kneels, stands, or lies while surfing. |
| surfboarding |
the sport of riding waves using a surfboard; surfing. |
| surfboat |
a boat with high ends that can be launched or landed in heavy breaking waves. |
| surf casting |
fishing by standing on the sea shore and casting the line beyond the surf. |
| surfeit |
an extra or excessive amount; oversupply; surplus. [4 definitions] |
| surffish |
any of various fishes of the shallow Pacific coastal waters of North America. |
| surfing |
the sport of riding the crests of waves as they break near the shore, usu. on a surfboard. |
| surfperch |
any of various fishes of shallow Pacific coastal waters of North America that bear live young; surffish. |
| surfy |
of, like, or making surf. [2 definitions] |
| surge |
a strong, forceful forward motion, like that of a wave; rush. [6 definitions] |
| surgeon |
a medical doctor who specializes in surgery. |
| surgeon general |
the highest officer in the medical department of the U.S. Army, Navy, or Air Force. [2 definitions] |
| surgery |
the field of medicine that treats disease, physical complaints, and injury with medical operations. [6 definitions] |
| surgical |
of, involving, or used in surgery. [3 definitions] |