HyperDic: swatter

English > 2 senses of the word swatter:
VERBcontactswattersplash and flutter about in or as if in water
NOUNartifactswatter, flyswatter, flyswatan implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle
English > swatter: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningAn implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects.
Synonymsflyswatter, flyswat
Broaderimplementinstrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end
Spanishmatamoscas
Catalanmatamosques
Verbsswathit swiftly with a violent blow
swattersplash and flutter about in or as if in water
English > swatter: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningsplash and flutter about in or as if in water.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP
Example"She swattered about in the pool"
Broadersplashstrike and dash about in a liquid / liquid
Nounsswatteran implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle

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