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swat

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun swat has 1 sense
  1. swat - a sharp blow
    --1 is a kind of
    blow
    Derived form: verb swat1
Verb swat has 1 sense
  1. swat - hit swiftly with a violent blow; "Swat flies"
    --1 is one way to
    hit
    Derived forms: noun swatter1, noun swat1
    Sample sentence:
    The fighter managed to swat his opponent

Definitions from the Web

SWAT

Definition:

noun 1. An elite specialized police tactical unit trained for high-risk operations such as hostage rescues, counterterrorism, and dealing with heavily armed criminals.
verb 1. To hit or strike someone or something with a swift blow.
2. To quickly or forcefully deal with a problem or situation.

Examples:

noun 1. The SWAT team was called in to rescue the hostages held by the terrorists.
2. The bank robbers were apprehended and disarmed by the heavily armed SWAT officers.
verb 1. The boxer swatted his opponent with a powerful right hook, knocking him out cold.
2. The homeowner quickly swatted the buzzing mosquito with her hand.
3. The company's rapid response team was able to swat the cybersecurity breach effectively, preventing any major damage.

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