swallow 2
noundomain: activity
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
the act of swallowing
Examples
- 1.one swallow of the liquid was enough
- 2.he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips
Hypernym
consumption 1
noun
the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)
EnglishDerivationally related form
swallow 1
verb
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
Hyponym
aerophagia 1
noun
swallowing air (usually followed by belching and discomfort and flatulence)
gulp 1
noun
a large and hurried swallow
sip 1
noun
a small drink
