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Meaning of the word sandpiper in English

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sandpiper

US /ˈsænd.paɪ.pər/

UK /ˈsænd.paɪ.pər/

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Noun

a small wading bird with a long bill and long legs, typically found on coasts or by inland waters

Example:

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We watched a sandpiper darting along the water's edge.

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The beach was dotted with small flocks of sandpipers.

Synonym:

wader shorebird

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