natator

[ ney-tuh-ter ]

noun

1. a swimmer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of natator¹

1815–25; < Latin, equivalent to natā ( re ) to swim + -tor -tor

Example Sentences

The specimens reported here extend the known range of natator eastward from Camotl�n, Oaxaca; northward in Veracruz the species inhabits foothills as far north as Huatusco.

From Project Gutenberg

But their distant relatives, called by the boys the water-witches and apple-smellers, the gyrinus natator above alluded to, has a delightful smell, exactly similar to that of the richest, mellowest apple.

From Project Gutenberg