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keg
What does keg mean?
Another word for a barrel or tube of a wave. The pun on a beer keg is very much intended in surf culture.
"That sandbar was firing kegs all morning."
Origin
Surf slang; playful borrowing of 'keg' (beer barrel) for the wave's barrel.
Frequently asked questions
What does keg mean in surfing?
It's slang for a barrel or tube of a wave. The pun on a beer keg is intentional in surf culture.
How do you use keg in a sentence?
You'd say a spot is 'firing kegs' when it's producing lots of good barreling waves, as in 'that sandbar was firing kegs all morning.'
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