noun Download 🔗Share A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking. Examples : "The teacher gave the student a few swats for misbehaving in class. " action body family Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Alternate spelling of swot: vigorous study at an educational institution. Examples : "During finals week, the library buzzed with the swats of anxious students. " education Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit. Examples : "He swatted the mosquito that was buzzing around in his bedroom." action insect Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone). Examples : "Someone angrily swats their former friend by falsely reporting a bomb threat at their home, hoping the police will raid it. " police internet technology communication computing law action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading