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Sea Swallow

A sea swallow refers to:

Noun

Sense 1:

A common name for a sea bird belonging to the family Sternidae, known for their graceful flight and long, pointed wings.

Example sentence: The sea swallow glided effortlessly above the ocean waves.

Sense 2:

A popular term for a marine creature in the genus Glaucus, also known as blue dragons, which are small, brightly colored sea slugs found in warm seas.

Example sentence: The sea swallow's vibrant blue hues served to warn predators of its venomous nature.

Sense 3:

An alternate name for the podiceps, a genus of birds from the family Podicipedidae, such as the great crested grebe.

Example sentence: The sea swallow disappeared beneath the water's surface, hunting for fish.

Verb

Sense 1:

To quickly and nimbly move through the water, resembling the graceful flight of a sea swallow (noun).

Example sentence: The dolphin seemed to sea swallow across the bay, effortlessly keeping pace with the boat.