wader — ONAD · Shobdo

wader /ˈwādər, ˈweɪdər

▸ noun

1 mainly North American a wading bird of the order Ciconiiformes, which comprises the herons, storks, and ibises.

▪ mainly British a wading bird of the order Charadriiformes, which comprises the sandpipers, plovers, and related birds. Also called shorebird, especially in North America.

2 (waders) high waterproof boots, or a waterproof garment for the legs and body, used especially by anglers when fishing.