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shearwater

/ˈʃɪəˌwɔː.tər/

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noun

/ˈʃɪəˌwɔː.tər/C1formalscientific
  • ruДлиннокрылая морская птица, которая скользит близко к поверхности океана во время полета.

A long-winged seabird that skims close to the surface of the ocean while flying.

  1. Oceanic seabirdC1formal

    A long-winged seabird that glides low over the ocean surface, often skimming close to the waves.

    ruОкеаническая морская птица

    • Shearwaters are known for their graceful flight just above the water.
    • The shearwater glided effortlessly over the cresting waves.
    • During migration, shearwaters can travel thousands of miles across the ocean.
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  • shearwaters' possessive plural form
  • shearwater's possessive singular form