n. A waterproof boot that comes up to the hip, used by fishermen, etc.
n. A long-legged bird associated with wetland or coastal environments.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who, or that which, wades.
n. Any long-legged bird that wades in the water in search of food, especially any species of limicoline or grallatorial birds; -- called also wading bird. See Illust. g, under Aves.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which wades.
n. In ornithology, any bird belonging to the old order Grallæ or Grallatores, comprising a great number of long-legged wading birds, as distinguished from those water-birds which have short legs and webbed feet and habitually swim.
n. High water-proof boots worn by fishermen or sportsmen in general for wading through water.
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n. any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
Word Usage
"The new Guppy hip wader is a moderately priced, good-quality rubber boot made just for children, with interior adjustable straps for optimum fit, 9mm felt midsoles, and warm polymetric insulation."