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

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

Enthroned there under his hat, he observed our household through his un-glasses and swished the animal-tail fly swatter that denoted his station in life.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver