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noun
Any of the various aquatic insects of the family Corixidae that have paddle-shaped hind legs used for swimming.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, US
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noun
Any of genus Sigara, especially of species Sigara arguta.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: New-Zealand
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noun
carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: boat bug
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Broader terms: water bug
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