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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bank martin, bank swallow, sand martin, Riparia riparianoun

    swallow of the northern hemisphere that nests in tunnels dug in clay or sand banks

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  1. bank swallow

    The bank swallow, also known as sand martin, is a small, migratory bird belonging to the swallow family. It is native to North America and Eurasia. It gets its name from its preferred nesting style - digging holes in sandy or clay banks near water bodies. These birds have brown upper bodies, white underparts, and a distinctive dark band across their chest. They primarily feed on insects caught in flight. Their size typically ranges from 12-14 cm in length.

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  1. Bank swallow

    see under 1st Bank, n

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of bank swallow in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of bank swallow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7


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