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Flyswat

Definition:

A flyswat is a device used to kill or repel flies and other flying insects. It typically consists of a flat, flexible paddle or mesh attached to a handle.

Part of Speech:

• Noun

Sense 1:

A handheld device for swatting flies and other flying insects.

Sample Sentence: I grabbed the flyswat from the kitchen drawer and began chasing the buzzing fly around the room.

Sense 2:

A popular and local term used to refer to any object that can be used to kill flies, such as a rolled newspaper or a shoe.

Sample Sentence: She grabbed her slipper and used it as a makeshift flyswat to swat the annoying fly on the wall.

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