swan

/swɑːn/

Definitions

1. noun

a large, long-necked waterbird with a broad, flat beak and a distinctive white plumage, typically found in freshwater habitats

“The swans glided smoothly across the lake, their feathers glistening in the sunlight.”

2. verb

to move or glide smoothly, typically on water or ice

“The skater swan across the frozen pond, her blades gliding effortlessly across the ice.”

Synonyms

  • duck
  • goose

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • shorebird