Word
Swallow
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
swal-low
Definition
- n. - Any one of numerous species of passerine birds of the
family Hirundinidae, especially one of those species in which the tail
is deeply forked. They have long, pointed wings, and are noted for the
swiftness and gracefulness of their flight.
- n. - Any one of numerous species of swifts which resemble the
true swallows in form and habits, as the common American chimney
swallow, or swift.
- n. - The aperture in a block through which the rope reeves.
- v. t. - To take into the stomach; to receive through the
gullet, or esophagus, into the stomach; as, to swallow food or drink.
- v. t. - To draw into an abyss or gulf; to ingulf; to absorb --
usually followed by up.
- v. t. - To receive or embrace, as opinions or belief, without
examination or scruple; to receive implicitly.
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