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giant water bug

 

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Noun giant water bug has 1 sense
  1. giant water bug - large water bug with piercing and sucking mouthparts; feeds on young fishes
    --1 is a kind of
    water bug
    --1 is a member of Belostomatidae, family Belostomatidae

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Giant Water Bug

Description:

A giant water bug is an insect belonging to the family Belostomatidae, known for their formidable size and aquatic lifestyle. Also referred to as toe-biters or electric-light bugs, these predators are found in freshwater habitats worldwide.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A large aquatic insect of the family Belostomatidae, typically measuring over two inches in length and possessing powerful front legs adapted for catching prey.

Example: The giant water bug is among the largest true bugs in the world.

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Sense 2:

Noun: A colloquial term for any particularly large or imposing aquatic insect regardless of species.

Example: We saw a giant water bug while fishing in the lake.

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Sense 3:

Adjective: Used to describe something of immense size or significance.

Example: The new skyscraper is a giant water bug dominating the city skyline.

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