fly swatter

American  

Or fly-swatter,

noun

1. a device for killing flies, mosquitoes, and other insects, usually a square sheet of wire mesh attached to a long handle.

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Etymology

Origin of fly swatter

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Especially the electronic fly swatter, encased in plastic.

From Los Angeles Times

The firm's marketing manager Sam Baylis shows the BBC the tennis racket-style electrified fly swatter, leaned up against a wall.

From BBC

Words written on the signs and boxes, of various shapes and forms, explain what each represents — including a “fjord” and a “fly swatter” — and with the help of assistants, Guillois, a lithe, clownlike figure, in boxer shorts throughout, manipulates them at lightning speed.

From New York Times

In a press release on July 7, Mr. Yost said, “Our lives are plagued by robocalls like a swarm of flies. This particular operation prompted more than 1,600 unwanted-call complaints to my office. It’s time to get out the fly swatter.”

From Washington Times

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