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backswimmer

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back⋅swim⋅mer

  [bak-swim-er]
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–noun
any of numerous predaceous aquatic hemipterous insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs, and may inflict a painful bite if handled.
Also called boat bug.

Origin:
1860–65; back 1 + swimmer
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back·swim·mer   (bāk'swĭm'ər)   
n.  Any of various aquatic bugs of the family Notonectidae that swim on their backs by means of broadened, oarlike hind legs.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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