Associations to the word «Backswimmer»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

BACKSWIMMER, noun. Predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites.

Wise words

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