Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hang-five-or-ten
noun
/hæŋ faɪv ɔr tɛn/
Definition
A surfing term that refers to a stylish maneuver where a surfer rides on the nose of the board with either five or ten toes hanging off the front.
Examples
- During the competition, she managed to pull off a perfect hang-five.
- The legendary surfer was known for his incredible hang-ten skills.
- He practiced for hours to improve his hang-five technique.
Meaning
To perform the hang-five, the surfer must place five toes over the edge of the surfboard’s nose. The hang-ten extends this move by having ten toes hanging off.
Synonyms
- Surfing trick
- Board maneuver
- Nose ride
