Looking for the meaning of the word SWAT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SWAT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Swat
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 17th century (in the sense ‘sit down’): northern English dialect and US variant of squat
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
swɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
hit or crush (something, especially an insect) with a sharp blow from a flat object
Short Definition:hit or crush something with sharp blow from flat object
Examples:- I swatted a mosquito that had landed on my wrist
- she was swatting at a fly
Word: Swat
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
swɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a sharp blow
Short Definition:sharp blow
Examples:- the dog gave the hedgehog a sideways swat
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