Meaning of the word wader in English

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wader

US /ˈweɪ.dɚ/

UK /ˈweɪ.dɚ/

a long waterproof boot or a high waterproof garment worn by anglers or others working in water

Example:

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He put on his waders before stepping into the river.

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The fisherman adjusted his waders to prevent water from getting in.

Synonym:

fishing boots chest waders hip waders

a long-legged bird that wades in shallow water in search of food, typically having a long bill

Example:

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We saw several different types of waders at the marsh.

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The elegant wader gracefully picked its way through the shallow water.

Synonym:

shorebird waterbird

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