FLYSWATTER

swatter, flyswatter, flyswat

(noun) an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

flyswatter (plural flyswatters)

A hand-held device for swatting flies or other insects, to kill or shoo them.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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