Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling surf (breaking waves) or some aspect of it.

Etymologies

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surf +‎ -like

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Examples

  • A moan lifted out of the benched humans, as if the fall wind had made entry; the zmayi uttered a surflike rumble.

    A Knight of Ghosts and Shadows Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1974

  • Behind her throaty voice, up through the window, came the sounds of feet shuffling about, weapons rattling, a surflike growl.

    Ensign Flandry Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1966

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