bank swallow

bank swal·low

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bangk swol-oh]
- /bæŋk ˈswɒl oʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bangk swol-oh]
- /bæŋk ˈswɒl oʊ/

Definitions of bank swallow words

noun bank swallow a swallow, Riparia riparia, of the Northern Hemisphere, that nests in tunnels dug in sand or clay banks. 1
noun bank swallow A small American and European swallow (Riparia riparia) that nests in a hole which it excavates in a bank. 0

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Origin of bank swallow

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

First recorded in 1645-55

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Parts of speech for Bank swallow

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bank swallow popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

bank swallow usage trend in Literature

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