water boatman en · NOUN
Meanings
- (Australia, US) Any of the various aquatic insects of the family Corixidae that have paddle-shaped hind legs used for swimming.
- (New-Zealand) Any member of the genus Sigara, especially of species Sigara arguta.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| water boatmen | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
lesser water boatman · greater water boatman
Translations (4)
ga bádóir (aquatic insect of the family Corixidae) · nv tó bichʼosh (aquatic insect of the family Corixidae) · aht tuukʼe nateltledi (aquatic insect of the family Corixidae) · mi hoehoe tuarā (aquatic insect of the family Corixidae)