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单词 backswimmer
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backswimmer

[ bak-swim-er ]
/ ˈbækˌswɪm ər /

noun

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.

Origin of backswimmer

First recorded in 1860–65; back1 + swimmer

Words nearby backswimmer

back street, backstretch, backstroke, backstroker, backswept, backswimmer, backswing, backsword, backswordman, back talk, back the wrong horse
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