zapper
/ˈzæpər/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.