noun🔗ShareA hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking."The teacher gave the misbehaving student a swat on the hand. "bodyactionfamilyhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution."The student's intense swat for the upcoming exams paid off with excellent results. "educationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit."He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom."actionanimalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone)."The student group tried to swat a police assault on the school by staging a protest that was perceived as threatening. "policecomputinginternettechnologyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
