noun🔗ShareA hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking."The teacher gave the student a few swats for misbehaving in class. "actionbodyfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAlternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution."During finals week, the library buzzed with the swats of anxious students. "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."actioninsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone)."Someone angrily swats their former friend by falsely reporting a bomb threat at their home, hoping the police will raid it. "policeinternettechnologycommunicationcomputinglawactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
