fly swatter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fly swatter
First recorded in 1885–90
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The firm's marketing manager Sam Baylis shows the BBC the tennis racket-style electrified fly swatter, leaned up against a wall.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2023
Additionally, you can use clear fly traps to capture the bugs who hang out in your windows, and when in doubt, a fly swatter will do the trick — you just have to be quick!
From Salon ● May 10, 2022
This kitty cat is an adorable but possibly ineffective fly swatter.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
Unfortunately, Muse's efforts can barely get off the ground and wouldn't survive a war against a fly swatter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2015
As usual, he was just sitting there looking off across the country; with a fly swatter in his hand and rocking away.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
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