Crossword clues for backswimmer
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.
--[RHUD]
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.