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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Especially the electronic fly swatter, encased in plastic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 31, 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
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
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
His pet hen, a White Leghorn, clucked with excitement every time the swatter came down.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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