Meaning of the word swat in English

What does swat mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

swat

US /swɑːt/
UK /swɒt/

Verb

hit (something) with a sharp blow

Example:
He tried to swat the fly with a newspaper.
The cat swatted at the toy mouse.

Noun

a sharp blow

Example:
He gave the mosquito a quick swat.
With a single swat, the ball flew over the fence.