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backswimmer

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(bak′swim′ər)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
back•swim•mer  (bak′swim′ər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Insectsany 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. 
  • back1 + swimmer 1860–65

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