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The Collaborative International Dictionary
backswimmer

backswimmer \back"swim`mer\ n. any of numerous predaceous aquatic insects of the family Notonectidae (such as Notonecta undulata) that swim on their backs and may inflict painful bites; -- also called boat bug.
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Wiktionary
backswimmer

n. Any of various aquatic insects, of the family ''(taxlink Notonectidae family noshow=1)'', that swim on their backs.

WordNet
backswimmer

n. predaceous aquatic insect that swims on its back and may inflict painful bites [syn: Notonecta undulata]

Usage examples of "backswimmer".

Looking down, she could see schools of streamlined, multilegged backswimmers riding the wake generated by her mount.

Looking down, she could see schools of streamlined, multi-legged backswimmers riding the wake generated by her mount.