water beetle

noun

Meaning

Any of various freshwater aquatic beetles that have a smooth oval body and flattened hind legs adapted for swimming, and that carry an air bubble underneath their abdomens.

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Related words

water boatman(English)arrowworm(English)water flea(English)waterflea(English)shore bug(English)waterboatman(English)stonefly(English)backswimmer(English)

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