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sanderling

 

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Noun sanderling has 1 sense
  1. sanderling, Crocethia alba - small sandpiper that breeds in the arctic and migrates southward along sandy coasts in most of world
    --1 is a kind of sandpiper
    --1 is a member of Crocethia, genus Crocethia

Definitions from the Web

Sanderling

Noun:

1. A small shorebird of the sandpiper family, commonly found along sandy beaches and coasts.

Example sentence:

I spotted a flock of sanderlings running along the shoreline, probing the sand for food.

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Adjective:

1. Referring to or characteristic of a sanderling.

Example sentence:

The sanderling plumage is pale gray above and white below, making them blend in perfectly with the sandy beaches.

Related phrases:

1. Chasing the sanderlings: Referring to observing or following sanderlings in their natural habitat.

2. Photographing the sanderling: Referring to the act of taking pictures of sanderlings in various poses and activities.

Idiom:

1. A sanderling's pace: Referring to a slow, leisurely pace or a relaxed lifestyle.

Example sentence:

After retiring, he decided to adopt a sanderling's pace and spend his days enjoying the beauty of nature.

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