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Water Skater (Noun)

Meaning

Long-legged bug that skims about on the surface of water.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The water skater glided effortlessly across the pond's surface, its long legs barely touching the water.
  • As I walked along the lake's edge, I spotted a water skater darting back and forth, its iridescent wings catching the sunlight.
  • The water skater's ability to walk on water is due to the tiny hairs on its legs, which create a cushion of air that allows it to stay afloat.
  • Children gathered around the shallow pool, mesmerized by the water skater's nimble movements as it chased after tiny insects.
  • In the stillness of the morning, a lone water skater broke the surface tension of the water, leaving behind a trail of ripples that slowly dissipated.

Synonyms

  • Water Strider
  • Pond-skater

Hypernyms

  • Water Bug

Hyponyms

  • Common Pond-skater
  • Gerris Lacustris
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