verb
General Slang
peeling
PEE-ling · verb · slang
A wave breaking evenly and progressively along its length.
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When a wave breaks in an orderly, progressive way along its face, offering a long, makeable ride rather than closing out.
“The point was peeling perfectly from the top of the reef.”
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peeling In A Sentence
The point was peeling perfectly from the top of the reef.
Origin & Usage
Surf term for a wave that 'peels' cleanly down the line.
People Also Ask
What does peeling mean in surfing?
It describes a wave breaking evenly and progressively along its length, giving a long, rideable face rather than closing out all at once.
Why is a peeling wave good?
Because it breaks in an orderly line, a surfer can ride along the open face for a long, makeable ride.
What is the opposite of a peeling wave?
A close-out, which breaks all at once along its whole length and offers no rideable line.
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