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Down From A Bird Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SWALLOW" which means:
- noun
- • A small amount of liquid food
- • The act of swallowing
- • Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations verb
- • Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
- • Engulf and destroy
- • Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
- • Utter unclearly
- • Take back what one has said
- • Keep from expressing
- • Tolerate or accommodate oneself to
- • Believe or accept without questioning or challenge
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bird caught a fish and swallowed it whole."
- • "I could feel a lump in my throat after taking a big swallow of water."
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The Guardian Cryptic29 Aug 2011 | Across 12 | |
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