water hopper

water n to catch a water hopper, swim like a water hopper, etc. Explanation - Insect found on surface of calm pools of water usually in a small stream. They resemble a large spider and swim in quick, jerky motions. Same as "water doctor" in other areas. Yes 59 [check] DNE-cit Used I and Su...

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Summary:water n to catch a water hopper, swim like a water hopper, etc. Explanation - Insect found on surface of calm pools of water usually in a small stream. They resemble a large spider and swim in quick, jerky motions. Same as "water doctor" in other areas. Yes 59 [check] DNE-cit Used I and Sup Used I 3 Used I [see 'doctor', 'water doctor']; on the water; salt water; fresh-water; water bear; water dog; water fur; water gully; water haul; water-horse; water-jug; water lily; water man; water nipper; water pigeon; water pup;water whelp; water set; waterside Source listed as P 126-67 in DNE