Swat

noun

/swɒt/

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.

2.nounAlternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution.

3.verbTo beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.

"He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom."

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