flyswatter n 1: an implement with a flat part (of mesh or plastic) and a long handle; used to kill insects [syn: {swatter}, {flyswatter}, {flyswat}]
flyswat \fly"swat\, flyswatter \fly"swat*ter\n. An implement with a flat part (a mesh of metal or plastic) and a long handle, used to kill insects by striking them. The handle is typically about one foot long and the flat mesh at the end (usually of plastic) is about 5 inces square. Syn: swatter. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]