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boat bug

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back⋅swim⋅mer

[bak-swim-er]
–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

water boatman

–noun
any of numerous aquatic insects of the family Corixidae, having paddlelike hind legs.
Also called boat bug.


Origin:
1805–15
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