fly swatters

Insect-smacking mesh tools

Fly swatters are handheld implements designed to kill flies and other flying insects with a quick swat.

The typical design features a flat, flexible striking surface—often perforated to reduce air resistance—attached to a long handle.

The perforations allow for faster swings and more accurate hits, since solid surfaces push air that warns the insect.

She kept a fly swatter by the back door all summer.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G