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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-swim-er]
- /ˈbækˌswɪm ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-swim-er]
- /ˈbækˌswɪm ər/
Definitions of backswimmer word
- noun backswimmer an aquatic bug belonging to the family Notonectidae that swims on its back using its back legs as oars 3
- noun backswimmer any of a family (Notonectidae) of hemipterous water bugs that swim rapidly on their back by use of their long, oarlike legs 3
- noun backswimmer any of numerous predaceous aquatic hemipterous insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs, and may inflict a painful bite if handled. 1
- noun backswimmer A predatory aquatic bug that swims on its back using its long back legs as oars. It is able to capture large prey such as tadpoles and fish. 1
- noun backswimmer Any of various aquatic insects, of the family Notonectidae, that swim on their backs. 0
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Origin of backswimmer
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
First recorded in 1860-65; back1 + swimmer
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Parts of speech for Backswimmer
noun
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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backswimmer popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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