Meaning of the word "water strider" in English
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water strider
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌstraɪ.dɚ/
UK /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ ˌstraɪ.dɚ/
Noun
1.
any insect of the family Gerridae, which are true bugs, characterized by their ability to walk on the surface of water
Example:
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A water strider glided effortlessly across the pond's surface.
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We observed several water striders near the riverbank.
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