Swallow is a type of bird
There are a number of words that swallow can mean. However, I am going to list out a few definition of the word Swallow. It means to take into one's stomach by drawing through the throat and food pipe with a controlled muscular action. Like food, drinks etc. the word swallow has been used as a verb which mean to take in or to withdraw, assimilate or absorb from sight. For example: he was swallowed by the crowd or, I swallowed my gum. The word swallow is also used as a verb when mentioned as an act of swallowing.