swatter
pronunciation
How to pronounce swatter in British English:
UK ['swɒtə]
How to pronounce swatter in American English:
US ['swɒtə]
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- Noun:
- an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects
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- Verb:
- splash and flutter about in or as if in water
Word Origin
- swatter (n.)
- "instrument for swatting flies," 1906, agent noun from swat (v.).
Example
- 1. As a swatter in playing games .
- 2. I apologize to her , said I to find a fly swatter .
- 3. He went up there with his " ghost swatter , "
- 4. Chicago ( reuters ) - the brains of flies are wired to avoid the swatter , u.s. researchers said on thursday .
- 5. As a result you may be tempted to use a hammer on the person giving you grief when a gentle fly swatter might do the trick .