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Noun: water scorpion  'wo-tu(r) 'skor-pee-un
  1. Long-legged aquatic insect having the front legs fitted for seizing and holding prey and the abdomen extended by a long breathing tube

Derived forms: water scorpions

Type of: water bug

Part of: family Nepidae, Nepidae

Encyclopedia: Water scorpion