wader
/ˈweɪdər/
noun
- A long-legged bird that feeds in shallow water, such as a heron, stork, or sandpiper.
- The wader stood motionless on one leg in the shallow lagoon.
- Birdwatchers love to see waders like the avocet and the plover.
- We spotted a wader probing the mud for worms at the estuary.
- A waterproof boot or pair of boots reaching up to the chest, worn for fishing or walking in water.
- He put on his waders before stepping into the cold river to fish.
- The duck hunter wore heavy waders to stay dry in the marsh.
- She bought a new pair of waders for the weekend fishing trip.