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- waders
1
: one that wades
2
: shorebird
also
: wading bird
3
waders plural
: high waterproof boots or a one-piece waterproof garment usually consisting of pants with attached boots that are used for wading (as when fishing)
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After outfitting us in our waders, Brian drove us to the edge of the river and demonstrated how to cast.
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John Paul Brammer, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Standing in waders in sweltering temperatures to perform takes strength and experience, things puppeteer Tran has in abundance.
—Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Designed to resist abrasion caused by waders, shed water and insulate all day long, these trousers are ready for autumn water adventures, from Gauley River rafting to fishing for striped bass.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2024
Crosby, who had a wife and two kids at home, went chasing after his boat in his waders and drowned.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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John Paul Brammer, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Standing in waders in sweltering temperatures to perform takes strength and experience, things puppeteer Tran has in abundance.
—Richard Quest, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
Designed to resist abrasion caused by waders, shed water and insulate all day long, these trousers are ready for autumn water adventures, from Gauley River rafting to fishing for striped bass.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 18 Sep. 2024
Crosby, who had a wife and two kids at home, went chasing after his boat in his waders and drowned.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 25 Sep. 2024
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“Wader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wader. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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wader
noun
wad·er
ˈwād-ər 
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