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A swallow:
- is a bird. Swallows are colorful, acrobatic flyers that catch insects on the wing. There are many species, among them the barn and tree swallows. The purple martin is the largest swallow. They belong to the family Hirundinidae.
- is a bodily action. A swallow is a complicated maneuver wherein food is slipped into the digestive tube (esophagus) while the epiglotis is closed so the food doesn't accidentally slide down the breathing tube (trachea).
- is a measurement. A swallow is a small amount of water, liquor or other liquid that is only large enough for one gulp.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoA bank swallow is a small American and European variety of swallow, Latin name Riparia riparia, which nests in a hole which it excavates in a bank.
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How meany different types of swallow is there?
There are 8 varieties of Swallow. They are the Barn Swallow, Cave Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Bank Swallow, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, the Violet-green Swallow, Tree Swallow, and the Purple Martin.
Are there swallows in the US?
Yes. The Barn Swallow, Bank Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Tree Swallow and the Northern Rough-winged Swallow are amongst some of the breeds of swallow found in the USA.
What has the author Wallace N MacBriar written?
Wallace N. MacBriar has written: 'Dispersal and survival in the bank swallow - Riparia riparia - in southeastern Wisconsin' -- subject- s -: Bank swallow
How does the airspeed of a laden swallow compare to that of an unladen swallow?
A unladen swallow is the opposite of a laden swallow.
Can you swallow jerky chew?
Of course. If it doesn't say " Do not swallow" then you can swallow it. Simple as that.
Should teens swallow?
swallow what?
Is it better to swallow or spit?
Swallow.
What is the future tense of swallow?
Will swallow
What is a swallow a bird or fish?
A swallow is a bird.
Do girls usually swallow or spit?
Swallow
What can you swallow that can also swallow you?
Pride and Water
What to do when you swallow a pestle?
First of all it's swallow, and you can't swallow one, if you actually can, you are abnormal.
