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swatter

[swot-er] / ˈswɒt ər /


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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

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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