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Definition boof in American English

boof verb

verb
1

a white water kayaking move which involves pulling the bow of the boat up when going over a drop or through a stopper to keep the boat more horizontal and retain forward momentum. It is an onomatopoeic word, 'boof' being the sound a kayak makes when it lands flat on the water.

Example

You have to boof that drop to keep your speed for the rest of the rapid.

Definition boof in American English