| water beetle n. Any of various aquatic beetles, especially of the family Dytiscidae, having a smooth oval body and flattened and fringed hind legs adapted for swimming. |
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| Noun | 1. |  water beetle - any of numerous aquatic beetles usually having a smooth oval body and flattened hind legs for swimmingbeetle - insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings Dytiscidae, family Dytiscidae - water beetles |
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