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

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fly swatter

Especially the electronic fly swatter, encased in plastic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 2023

As one Ukrainian air defence officer told the BBC, it is like trying to use a giant fly swatter which had large holes in it.

From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2022

Would they sip a favorite soup if it had been stirred by a used but “thoroughly washed” fly swatter?

From New York Times ● Dec. 27, 2021

His fastball dipping and darting like a bug trying to avoid a fly swatter, Liriano struck out a season-high 13 without issuing a walk over 6 2/3 innings as the Pirates edged the Brewers 5-3.

From Washington Times ● Jul. 21, 2016

The old man sat on a stool by the front door with a red rubber fly swatter in his right hand, watching them.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko