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bank swallow

 

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Noun bank swallow has 1 sense
  1. bank martin, bank swallow, sand martin, Riparia riparia - swallow of the northern hemisphere that nests in tunnels dug in clay or sand banks
    --1 is a kind of martin
    --1 is a member of Riparia, genus Riparia

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Bank Swallow

Definition: The bank swallow (Riparia riparia) is a small migratory bird that belongs to the swallow family. It has a brownish back, a white underbelly, and a distinctive dark band across its breast.

1. Noun:

- A small migratory bird of the swallow family, having a brownish back, white underbelly, and a dark band across the breast.

Example sentence: I spotted a flock of bank swallows nesting by the riverbank.

2. Verb:

- To store or deposit money in a financial institution.

Example sentence: It is wise to bank your savings for future emergencies.

3. Verb:

- To tilt or slant an aircraft, usually during a turn.

Example sentence: The pilot expertly banked the airplane to the right to avoid turbulence.

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