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common pond-skater

 

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Noun common pond-skater has 1 sense
  1. common pond-skater, Gerris lacustris - a variety of water strider
    --1 is a kind of water strider, pond-skater, water skater
    --1 is a member of Gerris, genus Gerris

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Common Pond-Skater

Description:

A common pond-skater, also known as water strider or water skater, is a small insect that can be found in freshwater habitats such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. It is characterized by its long, slender legs that enable it to walk on the water's surface.

Senses:

Noun:

1. (Biology) A small insect of the family Gerridae, typically found in freshwater habitats.

2. (Informal) A person who is skilled in gliding or skating on ice or water surfaces.

Usage:

1. The common pond-skater gracefully glided across the still pond.

2. As I watched the common pond-skaters darting on the water, I marveled at their ability to stay afloat.

3. John, known as the common pond-skater among his friends, effortlessly skated across the frozen lake.

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