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Definition of waterboard

waterboard

/ˈwɔː.tərˌbɔːrd/
wa · ter · board

Plural:waterboards
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Past Simple:waterboarded
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Past Participle:waterboarded
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Present Participle:waterboarding
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waterboard Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To subject a captive to an interrogation technique in which the person is immobilized on an inclined board while water is poured over the face and breathing passages to simulate drowning.

Example

"International human rights treaties strictly prohibit any state agency from attempting to waterboard detainees."


2

To ride on a board across the surface of a body of water, typically while being towed by a motorboat.

Example

"During their summer vacation at the lake, the teenagers learned how to waterboard behind a speedboat."

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• noun

1

A wide, flat board used for water sports such as wakeboarding, kneeboarding, or surfing.

Example

"The instructor helped the beginners strap their feet securely onto the waterboard before the boat accelerated."


2

A municipal or regional authority responsible for managing the public water supply, drainage, and sewage systems.

Example

"The local waterboard issued a temporary conservation notice following weeks of unusually dry weather."


3

A wooden plank or sloping board attached to the bottom of a door or window frame to deflect rainwater.

Example

"The carpenter replaced the rotted waterboard at the base of the exterior door to prevent leaks."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterboard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterboard
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