water strider
noun
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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1888
First Known Use of water strider
1888
WATER STRIDER Defined for Kids
water strider
noun
water strid·er
\-ˈstrī-dər\
Definition of water strider for Students
: a bug with long legs that skims over the surface of water
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