swatter
Americannoun
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a device for killing insects, esp a meshed flat attached to a handle
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a person who swats
Etymology
Origin of swatter
Example Sentences
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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
Seconds later, after an offensive rebound, another TCU player had the audacity to challenge Arizona’s 7-foot shot swatter.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2022
He sized up the opposing player making a move toward the basket and reflexively checked on his star swatter.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2022
When Arnold came to and discovered this, he took off like a horsefly from a swatter.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
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