- 1. An aquatic hemipterous insect of the genus Notonecta; -- so called from swimming on its back, which gives it the appearance of a little boat. Called also boat fly, boat insect, boatman, and water boatman. Source: opted
- 2. n. carnivorous aquatic bug having paddle-like hind legs Source: wordnet
- 3. An aquatic hemipterous insect of the genus Notonecta; -- so called from swimming on its back, which gives it the appearance of a little boat. Called also boat fly, boat insect, boatman, and water boatman. Source: webster
- 4. An aquatic hemipterous insect of the genus Notonecta; -- socalled from swimming on its back, which gives it the appearance of alittle boat. Called also boat fly, boat insect, boatman, and waterboatman. Source: adambom
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