swatter
noun
swat·ter
| \ ˈswä-tər
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Definition of swatter
: one that swats
especially
: flyswatter
Examples of swatter in a Sentence
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Although mangabeys are known to use tools, researchers have not yet observed them wielding fly swatters. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Anthrax-carrying flies follow monkeys through the forest," 12 July 2019 Even King Tut, Mr. Dunn notes, was buried with a fly swatter. — Lisa Margonelli, WSJ, "‘Never Home Alone’ Review: The Critters Chez Nous," 28 Nov. 2018 One group had to improve a fly swatter and another had to find a way to improve the lives of pet owners. — Michael Walsh, Courant Community, "Future Leaders Of West Hartford Participates In Junior Achievement Day," 5 June 2018 Some swatters are trolls who do this for laughs and personal entertainment. — German Lopez, Vox, "David Hogg’s family was swatted. That’s extremely dangerous.," 5 June 2018 Participants could choose between a fly swatter and a coiled toy made from recycled aluminum cans as their participation prize. — Carol Kovach, cleveland.com, "Chilly, soggy weather didn't stop Keep Lakewood Beautiful volunteers from sprucing up the city," 29 Apr. 2018 Although mangabeys are known to use tools, researchers have not yet observed them wielding fly swatters. — Eva Frederick, Science | AAAS, "Anthrax-carrying flies follow monkeys through the forest," 12 July 2019 Even King Tut, Mr. Dunn notes, was buried with a fly swatter. — Lisa Margonelli, WSJ, "‘Never Home Alone’ Review: The Critters Chez Nous," 28 Nov. 2018 In fact, some have argued that swatters merely take advantage of a system that’s way too quick to use force. — German Lopez, Vox, "David Hogg’s family was swatted. That’s extremely dangerous.," 5 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'swatter.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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