Definitions for sandpiper
ˈsændˌpaɪ pɛrsand·piper

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1. sandpipernoun

   any of numerous usually small wading birds having a slender bill and piping call; closely related to the plovers

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1. sandpipernoun

   Any of various small wading birds of the family Scolopacidae.

2. Etymology: From sand + piper

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1. Sandpiper

   Sandpipers are a large family, Scolopacidae, of waders. They include many species called sandpipers, as well as those called by names such as curlew and snipe. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. Sandpipers have long bodies and legs, and narrow wings. Most species have a narrow bill, but otherwise the form and length are quite variable. They are small to medium-sized birds, measuring 12 to 66 cm (4.7–26.0 in) in length. The bills are sensitive, allowing the birds to feel the mud and sand as they probe for food. They generally have dull plumage, with cryptic brown, grey, or streaked patterns, although some display brighter colours during the breeding season.Most species nest in open areas, and defend their territories with aerial displays. The nest itself is a simple scrape in the ground, in which the bird typically lays three or four eggs. The young of most species are precocial.

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1. sandpiper

   A sandpiper is a type of small to medium-sized bird belonging to the family Scolopacidae, found commonly in wetlands and along coastal areas. They are known for their long bills and legs, which they use efficiently in probing for food in the sand or mud. There are numerous species of sandpipers worldwide, displaying different patterns and shades of brown, grey, or white feathers.

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1. Sandpipernoun

   any one of numerous species of small limicoline game birds belonging to Tringa, Actodromas, Ereunetes, and various allied genera of the family Tringidae

2. Sandpipernoun

   a small lamprey eel; the pride

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1. Sandpiper

   Sandpipers are a large family, Scolopacidae, of waders or shorebirds. They include many species called sandpipers, as well as those called by names such as curlew and snipe. The majority of these species eat small invertebrates picked out of the mud or soil. Different lengths of bills enable different species to feed in the same habitat, particularly on the coast, without direct competition for food. Sandpipers have long bodies and legs, and narrow wings. Most species have a narrow bill, but otherwise the form and length are quite variable. They are small to medium sized birds, measuring 12–66 cm cm in length. The bills are sensitive, allowing the birds to feel the mud and sand as they probe for food. They generally have dull plumage, with cryptic brown, grey, or streaked patterns, although some display brighter colours during the breeding season. Most species nest in open areas, and defend their territories with aerial displays. The nest itself is a simple scrape in the ground, in which the bird typically lays three or four eggs. The young of most species are precocial.

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1. • Shorebird

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How to say sandpiper in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of sandpiper in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of sandpiper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=sandpiper
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sandpiper
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandpiper
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandpiper
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=sandpiper
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=sandpiper