Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hang-ten
verb
/hæŋ tɛn/
Definition
A surfing maneuver where a surfer positions all ten toes over the front of the board while riding a wave.
Examples
- During the competition, she managed to hang-ten perfectly on the biggest wave of the day.
- He loves to hang-ten whenever he hits the surf this summer.
Meaning
The term ‘hang-ten’ refers to a style in surfing that showcases the surfer’s skill and balance by dangling their toes off the front of the surfboard.
Synonyms
- Surf
- Balance on the board
