flyswatter

• Nom désignant un outil muni d'une tête plate, souvent en maille ou en plastique, fixée à un long manche, utilisé pour tuer les insectes.

A noun referring to a tool with a flat, often mesh or plastic head attached to a long handle, used for killing insects.

1. Insect-killing toolA2formal

   A handheld device consisting of a flat, perforated or solid surface attached to a handle, used to swat and kill flying insects.

   tapette à mouches

   • He grabbed the flyswatter to kill the mosquito.
   • The flyswatter is kept in the kitchen drawer.
   • She used a flyswatter to get rid of the wasp.

   Synonymesswatter