water boatman
water boatman · water boatmen
Any of the various aquatic insects of the family Corixidae that have paddle-shaped…Any of the various aquatic insects of the family Corixidae that have paddle-shaped hind legs used for swimming.
Meaning
2 senses(Australia, US)Any of the various aquatic insects of the family Corixidae that have paddle-shaped hind legs used for swimming.
carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs
(New Zealand)Any member of the genus Sigara, especially of species Sigara arguta.
Forms
plural: water boatmen| Singular | water boatman |
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irregular · Lesson
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs:boat bug
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular