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Bat away, a fly perhaps (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

swat

(Other definitions for swat that I've seen before include "Hit (flies, etc)" , "Twas something of a blow" , "'Twas quite a smack" , "Hit with a sharp blow" , "Hit and crush (a fly)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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