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Definition of flyswatter

flyswatter

/ˈflaɪˌswɑːt̬ɚ/
fly · swat · ter
Plural:flyswatters
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flyswatter Lexical Profile

flyswatter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A handheld implement consisting of a small flat piece of perforated mesh, plastic, or wire attached to the end of a long, flexible handle, used for striking and killing flies and other insects.

Example

"She grabbed the plastic flyswatter hanging by the back door to chase the buzzing housefly out of the kitchen."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Flyswatter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/flyswatter
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