turnstone

/ˈtɜːrnstoʊn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of small wading bird, usually with a greyish-brown back and white underside, that turns over stones to find food, or a small, rounded stone.

“The ornithologist observed a turnstone searching for invertebrates on the beach.”

Synonyms

  • stonechat
  • wader

Antonyms

  • landlubber
  • non-sea creature