Meaning of sea swallow | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The common tern (Sterna hirundo).
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2. The storm petrel.
3. A mollusc of genus Glaucus.

Examples

“There was a light⟳ breeze off the land⟳; it was scarcely strong enough to lift⟳ the heavy fog which lay⟳ over the skerries and the naked cliffs, from which the scared sea-gulls flew and hovered around us with their hoarse cry⟳; the sea-swallows uttered their ringing "Tree, tree," and the oyster-catchers their mocking "Click, click!" which has caused so many an unsuccessful sportsman to smile⟳.”

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