Sandpiper: meaning, definitions and examples
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sandpiper
[ ˈsændˌpaɪpər ]
bird species
A small shorebird with a long bill and legs, typically found running in and out of the water along sandy beaches.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They watched the sandpiper darting along the shore, searching for food.
- The sandpiper's long bill helps it probe for insects in the sand.
Translations
Translations of the word "sandpiper" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maçarico
🇮🇳 टिटिहरी
🇩🇪 Strandläufer
🇮🇩 burung kedidi
🇺🇦 кульон
🇵🇱 biegus
🇯🇵 シギ
🇫🇷 bécasseau
🇪🇸 correlimos
🇹🇷 su çulluğu
🇰🇷 도요새
🇸🇦 طائر الزقزاق
🇨🇿 kolibřík
🇸🇰 kolibrík
🇨🇳 鹬
🇸🇮 škrjanec
🇮🇸 sendlingur
🇰🇿 шөгір
🇬🇪 ქათამი
🇦🇿 çəkələk
🇲🇽 correlimos
Word origin
The word 'sandpiper' originates from the combination of 'sand' and 'piper', with 'piper' referring to a small bird. Sandpipers are known for their agile movements along sandy shores, where they search for food. These birds are part of the Scolopacidae family, which includes various species adapted to coastal environments.
See also: sand, sandal, sandbox, sandpaper, sandpit, sandwich, sandy.