Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Water Bug.
Water Bug - as a noun
A true bug: large aquatic bug adapted to living in or on the surface of water
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
heteropterous insectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Small light-brown cockroach brought to united states from europe; a common household pest
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blattella germanicacroton bugcrotonbuggerman cockroachExample Sentences
"I saw a water bug skittering across the pond."
"The water bug hid under a rock to avoid being eaten."
"We caught a water bug and observed it under a microscope."
"The water bug's bite can be painful and cause irritation."
"The water bug is an excellent swimmer and can move rapidly in the water."
