Meaning of the word zapper in English

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zapper

US /ˈzæp.ɚ/
UK /ˈzæp.ər/

Noun

1.

a device that uses electricity or light to kill insects or other pests

Example:
We bought a bug zapper for the patio to keep mosquitoes away.
The electric fly zapper made a loud crack as it killed the fly.
2.

a remote control for a television or other electronic device

Example:
Can you pass me the zapper? I want to change the channel.
He lost the TV zapper somewhere in the couch cushions.