Definition of water strider
: any of various long-legged bugs (family Gerridae) that move about on the surface of the water
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Cool Creek Critters For ages 5-9, explore waterfalls and catch water striders. 10:30 a.m.-noon.
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First Known Use of water strider
1888
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Definition of water strider for Students
: a bug with long legs that skims over the surface of water
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