English Explanatory Dictionary

water strider

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of a number of predatory insects in the family Gerridae, which rely on surface tension to walk on top of water.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-water strider.wav

Word forms

water strider water striders

Synonyms

Jesus bug magic bug pond-skater skater skimmer water scooter water skater water skeeter water skimmer water skipper water bug water spider
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