Definition
greenshanks
noun
- Plural of greenshank; wading birds of the sandpiper family with long greenish legs, found in wetlands and coastal areas.
Usage: ornithology; plural form
Examples
- The greenshanks gathered at the marsh during migration season.
- Birdwatchers spotted several greenshanks wading in the shallow water.
- Greenshanks are named for their distinctive long green legs.
- The flock of greenshanks moved gracefully across the mudflats.
- In spring, greenshanks return to their breeding grounds in northern regions.