godwit

/ˈɡɒdwɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A wading bird, especially a species of shorebird of the family Scolopacidae.

“The godwit’s long migration to the Arctic is a remarkable feat of endurance.”

2. verb

To move or go in a way that is characteristic of a godwit.

“The bird godwitted across the marsh, its long legs striding through the water.”

Synonyms

  • shorebird
  • wader

Antonyms

  • flier