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Topic: Animals

swanskin

IPA: //ˈswɒnskɪn//

KK: /swɑnskɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of fabric that is soft and often made from cotton or flannel, or the skin of a swan that still has its feathers attached.

Example: The dress was made from a beautiful swanskin that felt soft to the touch.

swarm

IPA: /swɔrm/

KK: /swɔrm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move or gather in large numbers, often in a chaotic or busy manner.

Example: The children swarmed around the ice cream truck when it arrived.

noun

Definition: A large group of insects or small creatures that move together, often in a chaotic way. It can also refer to a crowd of people or animals moving closely together.

Example: A swarm of bees surrounded the garden, buzzing loudly as they searched for flowers.

transitive verb

Definition: To move or gather in large numbers, often in a chaotic or busy manner.

Example: The bees swarm around the hive during the summer.

swarmer

IPA: /ˈswɔːrmər/

KK: /ˈswɔrmər/

noun

Definition: A creature, often an insect, that moves in large groups or swarms together.

Example: The swarmer bees filled the air as they searched for a new home.

swarming

IPA: /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/

KK: /ˈswɔrmɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of a group of animals, especially insects, moving together in a large number, often in a chaotic manner.

Example: The swarming of bees around the hive was a beautiful sight.

verb

Definition: To move in a large group, often in a chaotic or busy manner, like bees or other insects.

Example: The bees were swarming around the hive, creating a buzzing sound.

swayback

IPA: /ˈsweɪbæk/

KK: /ˈsweɪbæk/

noun

Definition: A condition where the spine curves excessively inward or downward, often seen in horses.

Example: The veterinarian examined the horse and noted that it had a swayback, which could affect its performance.

swaybacked

IPA: /ˈsweɪˌbækt/

KK: /ˈsweɪˌbækt/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has a back that is sagging or hollow, often used to refer to animals or objects that are not straight or upright.

Example: The swaybacked horse struggled to run due to its curved spine.

swellfish

IPA: /ˈswɛlˌfɪʃ/

KK: /ˈswɛlˌfɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A type of fish that can inflate its body, often referred to as a pufferfish.

Example: The swellfish is known for its ability to puff up when threatened.

swiftlet

IPA: /ˈswɪf.lɛt/

KK: /ˈswɪfˌlɛt/

noun

Definition: A type of small bird found in tropical and subtropical regions, known for its ability to fly quickly and navigate in the dark using echolocation. Some species build nests that are used in a popular dish called bird's nest soup.

Example: The swiftlet flew gracefully through the cave, using echolocation to find its way.

swile

IPA: //swaɪl//

KK: /swil/

noun

Definition: A type of seal, often referring to a specific kind of marine mammal.

Example: The swile is known for its playful nature in the water.

swimmeret

IPA: /ˈswɪməˌrɛt/

KK: /ˈswɪmərɛt/

noun

Definition: A small paired limb found on the abdomen of some aquatic crustaceans, like shrimp and lobsters, that helps with swimming and carrying eggs in females.

Example: The female lobster uses her swimmerets to carry her eggs safely until they hatch.

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