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Noun: water beetle  'wo-tu(r) 'bee-t(u)l
  1. Any of numerous aquatic beetles usually having a smooth oval body and flattened hind legs for swimming

Derived forms: water beetles

Type of: beetle

Part of: Dytiscidae, family Dytiscidae

Encyclopedia: Water beetle