goosander (Meaning)

Wordnet

goosander (n)

common merganser of Europe and North America

Webster

goosander (n.)

A species of merganser (M. merganser) of Northern Europe and America; -- called also merganser, dundiver, sawbill, sawneb, shelduck, and sheldrake. See Merganser.

Synonyms & Antonyms of goosander

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goosander Sentence Examples

  1. The goosander, a fierce river duck, fearlessly dives beneath the icy waters.
  2. The male goosander's striking black and white plumage stands out against the snow-covered streambanks.
  3. A pair of goosanders gracefully glides across the river, their synchronized movements a testament to their bond.
  4. The goosander's sharp-edged beak is perfectly adapted for slicing through fish, its main prey.
  5. During the winter months, goosanders gather in large flocks, forming a noisy chorus along frozen rivers.
  6. The elusive goosander prefers remote waterways, far from human disturbance.
  7. The goosander's distinctive "goos-goos" call pierces the silence of the riverine wilderness.
  8. The goosander's rapid flight carries it over swift-flowing currents, its wings beating furiously.
  9. The goosander's keen eyes spot fish from a distance, enabling it to make precise strikes underwater.
  10. The conservation of goosander populations is crucial for maintaining the health of aquatic ecosystems.

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common merganser of Europe and North AmericaA species of merganser (M. merganser) of Northern Europe and America; -- called also merganser, dundiver, sawbill, s

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The goosander, a fierce river duck, fearlessly dives beneath the icy waters.

The male goosander's striking black and white plumage stands out against the snow-covered streambanks.

A pair of goosanders gracefully glides across the river, their synchronized movements a testament to their bond.

The goosander's sharp-edged beak is perfectly adapted for slicing through fish, its main prey.