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Vocabulary Entry
swat
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A swift or sudden movement intended to hit or strike.
Example Sentences
"The swat of the fly was quick and unexpected."
"With a swift swat, she knocked the bug off the table."
"He gave the ball a powerful swat and sent it flying."
V
verb
To hit or strike something with a quick motion.
Example Sentences
"She swatted the mosquito away from her arm."
"He swatted at the papers that were blowing in the wind."
"The cat swatted the toy mouse with its paw."
A
adjective
Of a law enforcement action or initiative aimed at a specific illegal activity.
Example Sentences
"The police launched a swat operation to tackle the drug problem."
"The swat team arrived promptly to deal with the hostage situation."
"They organized a swat unit to address organized crime in the area."