Backswimmer Definition

băkswĭmər
noun
Any of various predatory hemipteran insects of the family Notonectidae that live in freshwater habitats and swim on their backs by means of oarlike hind legs.
American Heritage
Any of a family (Notonectidae) of hemipterous water bugs that swim rapidly on their back by use of their long, oarlike legs.
Webster's New World

Any of various aquatic insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Notonecta undulata

Other Word Forms of Backswimmer

Noun

Singular:
backswimmer
Plural:
backswimmers

Origin of Backswimmer

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