BACKSWIMMER


Meaning of BACKSWIMMER in English

/bak"swim'euhr/ , n.

any of numerous predaceous aquatic hemipterous insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs, and may inflict a painful bite if handled. Also called boat bug .

[ 1860-65; BACK 1 + SWIMMER ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .