Shearwater

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪɹˈwɔtɝ/

Shearwater (noun)

  1. A type of seabird that flies over the sea and often follows ships, using strong wings to glide and dive for food.

Examples

  • A shearwater glides over the ocean at dawn.
  • Shearwaters follow fishing boats and search for food.