Flyswat (Noun)
Meaning
An implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The gardener grabbed the flyswat to deal with the swarm of bees hovering above the flowers.
- With a quick swing of the flyswat, she managed to swat the giant moth that flew into the room.
- Her grandmother always kept a flyswat near the table to get rid of the pesky houseflies.
- The kids played a game where they chased each other around, pretending their toy sword was a flyswat.
- He rummaged through the utility closet in search of a flyswat to kill the annoying mosquitoes buzzing around his head.