26984 words

swat

6 definitions • 8 examples
1
to hit something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:

Examples:

I swatted the fly with a rolled-up newspaper.
2
to hit something, especially a ball, very hard:

Examples:

He tried to swat the ball too hard, and missed it entirely.
Federer swatted the ball effortlessly past his opponent.
3
the act of hitting something, especially an insect, with a flat object or your hand:

Examples:

He gave the mosquito a swat.
She landed a playful swat on his arm.
4
another word for

Examples:

fly swat I tried to kill the bee with a fly swat.
5
an act of hitting something, especially a ball, very hard:

Examples:

She gave the ball a fierce swat.
6
to hit something hard by suddenly swinging your hand or an object:

Examples:

I swatted the fly with a folded newspaper.

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