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WATER STRIDER

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Water Strider.

Water Strider - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pond-skaterwater skater
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
water bug
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The water strider skated across the surface of the pond."
"The water strider's legs distribute its weight and allow it to walk on water."
"I observed a water strider striding along the river's edge."
"The water strider's ability to walk on water is due to surface tension."
"The water strider's long legs enable it to move quickly on the water's surface."
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