a sharp blow
"The angry father quickly swatted his son's hand away before he could grab the hot stove."
Acronym of special weapons and tactics. The area of expertise of police officers trained and equipped to neutralize armed or entrenched criminals.
"The teacher had to swat the ball out of play before it crossed the baseline."
A hard stroke, hit or blow, e.g., as part of a spanking.
To beat off, as insects; to bat, strike, or hit.
"The corrupt official was arrested after evidence surfaced that he had swatted his political rival to justify a federal raid on their home."
To illegitimately provoke a SWAT assault upon (someone).
a valley and a district in NWFP administrative province of Pakistan
"The local festival was held across Swat, where visitors from both the valley and surrounding districts gathered to celebrate."