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wader

/ˈweɪ.dər/

1 entry

noun

/ˈweɪ.dər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из различных длинноногих птиц, которые бродят по мелководью в поисках пищи.

A noun referring to any of various long-legged birds that wade in shallow water while foraging for food.

  1. B2formal

    Any of various long-legged birds that wade in shallow water to find food, such as herons, storks, and sandpipers.

    ruКулик

    • The wader stood motionless in the marsh, waiting for a fish.
    • Many waders migrate long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.
    • Birdwatchers spotted several species of wader along the estuary.

    Synonymswading bird

  2. B1formal

    A high waterproof boot, often reaching the hip, worn by anglers and others who work or walk in water.

    ruЗабродный сапог

    • He put on his waders before stepping into the river to fish.
    • The farmer wore waders to check the flooded fields.
    • She bought a new pair of waders for the fishing trip.

    Synonymship boot

Forms
  • waders plural form
  • waders' possessive plural form
  • wader's possessive singular form