Water-boatman
noun
1.
any of numerous aquatic insects of the family Corixidae, having paddlelike hind legs.
water boatman
noun
1.
any of various aquatic bugs of the families Notonectidae and Corixidae, having a flattened body and oarlike hind legs, adapted for swimming
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