shearwater

/ˈʃɪərˌwɔːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of seabird belonging to the family Procellariidae, characterized by a distinctive way of flying low over the water.

“The shearwaters were seen flying in large flocks over the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • petrel
  • storm petrel

Antonyms

  • landbird