Wader

Pronunciation: /ˈweɪdər/

Wader (noun)

  1. A bird that walks in shallow water near the shore or wetlands to find food.
  2. A type of bird with long legs and a long beak, adapted for feeding in mud or water.
  3. A person who wears waterproof boots to walk in rivers or lakes, often for fishing or research.

Examples

  • A wader searches for food along the shore.
  • The shore bird wader feeds when the tide is low.