zapper

/ˈzæpər/
noun
  1. A device that kills insects, especially flying ones, using an electric shock.
    • She bought a small zapper for the kitchen to get rid of fruit flies.
    • We hung a bug zapper on the porch to keep mosquitoes away during summer nights.
    • The zapper made a loud crackling sound every time it caught a fly.
  2. A remote control for a television or other electronic device.
    • He pointed the zapper at the TV and changed the channel.
    • I can't find the zapper anywhere — it must be lost between the couch cushions.
    • She used the zapper to turn up the volume during the movie.
  3. A device or tool that delivers a quick electric shock, used for self-defense or training.
    • He used a cattle zapper to guide the animals into the pen.
    • The security guard carried a small zapper for emergencies.
    • The trainer demonstrated how to use the zapper safely during the class.
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