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tombstoned

/ˈtuːmstoʊnd/ /ˈtuːmstəʊnd/

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verb

To take part in tombstoning: to jump into the sea, etc. from a cliff or other high point so as to enter the water vertically straight.

Examples :

"Teenagers were tombstoning off the pier, despite the warnings about the shallow water. "

sport action environment nature

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verb

For a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight. Often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.

Examples :

"The lifeguard spotted a surfboard tombstoned near the impact zone and immediately paddled out, fearing the surfer was in trouble. "

sport nautical ocean sailing

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verb

To replace (an object or data) with a tombstone marker.

Examples :

"When a user deletes their account, the system tombstoned their old profile data instead of permanently removing it, allowing for potential data recovery in the future. "

computing technology