1. a seabird with long narrow wings that flies close to the ocean surface

Examples

• The shearwater glided effortlessly over the waves.
• We spotted a flock of shearwaters during our whale watching trip.
• Shearwaters are known for their ability to fly long distances over open ocean.
• The Manx shearwater is a common species found in the North Atlantic.
• Researchers tracked the migration patterns of sooty shearwaters.
• Shearwaters nest in burrows on remote islands.