fly swatter
Insect execution tool
A fly swatter is a handheld device for killing flies and other insects, typically a flat perforated paddle on a long handle.
The holes reduce air resistance, allowing faster swings.
She grabbed the fly swatter when a wasp got inside.
Also spelled flyswatter.
Forceful striking blow
- smackStrike with open hand
- slapOpen-handed blow
- thwackSharp striking sound
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
splat · squash · kill · flatten · miss · chase · aim · swing
Domestic dipteran insect
- mosquitoBlood-feeding flying pest
- gnatMinute biting fly
- waspNarrow-bodied stinging insect
- hornetLarge aggressive wasp
moth · horsefly · bluebottle · blowfly · midge · bee · yellowjacket · mayfly
whack
Forceful striking blow
strike · splat · squash · kill · flatten · miss · chase · aim · swing · flick
housefly
Domestic dipteran insect
hornet · moth · horsefly · bluebottle · blowfly · midge · bee · yellowjacket · mayfly · bug
handle
Part for gripping
grip · flexible · flat · handheld · wire · netting · lightweight · disposable · electric · zapper
kitchen
Food preparation room
- porchCovered entryway structure
- patioPaved outdoor living space
- screen doorMesh-paneled exterior entry
window · garbage · food · summer · picnic · barbecue · dining · countertop · nuisance · hygiene
- bug catchersglue trap, bug net, bug catcher, butterfly net, insect net
- bug zappers
- outdoor diningal fresco, patio dining, rooftop dining, sidewalk cafe, terrace dining
fly swatterfly trap
Device for catching insects
fly paper · bug zapper · insect trap · Venus flytrap · spider web
fly swatterinsectarium
Facility displaying live bugs
ant farm · butterfly net · bug hotel · pollinator garden · bee feeder