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- pronunciation:
- swat
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
swats, swatting, swatted |
| definition 1: |
to hit abruptly, as with an open hand or fly swatter; slap; smack.
- similar words:
- box
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| definition 2: |
in baseball, to hit (a ball) a long distance.
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| related words: |
bat, clap, clip, hit, stroke |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an abrupt blow, as with an open hand; slap; smack.
- similar words:
- clap, lick
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| definition 2: |
in baseball, a hit that carries the ball a long distance.
- similar words:
- hit
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| related words: |
box, clip, knock |
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| derivation: |
swatter (n.) |
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