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waders

British  
/ ˈweɪdəz /

plural noun

  1. long waterproof boots, sometimes extending to the chest like trousers, worn by anglers

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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It has the largest tidal reedbed in England and wildfowl and waders feed and nest in the six shallow lagoons, marshland and mudflats.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

About 20 minutes later, a kayak, paddles and waders were found, but the boys were nowhere to be seen.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2024

But you don’t need to be a hardy hiker or don waders to participate in community science.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Surfers experienced 42% of bites worldwide, with swimmers and waders a close second at 39%.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2024

On Sundays I used to walk to the garage and disguise myself in helmet, goggles, old raincoat and rubber waders and ride all over Derbyshire.

From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl

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