swallow
verb (used with object)
to take into the stomach by drawing through the throat and esophagus with a voluntary muscular action, as food, drink, or other substances.
swallower
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a word derived from
swallow.
Example Sentences
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Back up in minutes, the sea lion tipped its head back like a sword swallower and downed the rest of its meal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2019
America's Got Talent Comics, singers, mentalists, a sword swallower, a contortionist and more from around the world compete in this championship featuring winners of international versions of the unscripted competition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2019
He said the most important trait of a sword swallower was the ability to conquer fear, not to mention the gag reflex.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 23, 2017
New entertainers this year include Luther Bangert, a sword swallower and juggler, and Vixens En Garde, a medieval combat act made up entirely of women.
From New York Times ● Sep. 28, 2017
In a financial system that was rapidly generating complicated risks, AIG FP became a huge swallower of those risks.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
