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swallowings

swallowings is the plural of swallowing.

Meaning of swallowing

Noun

swallowing (plural swallowings)

  1. The act of swallowing.
    • Dryness of the mouth and throat, with frequent empty swallowings.1865, The Hahnemannian Monthly, volume 1, page 354
    Synonyms:
    deglutition

Questions about swallowings

What is swallowings the plural of?
Swallowings is the plural of swallowing.

Words near swallowings in the dictionary

  1. swallowing one's words
  2. swallowing the anchor
  3. swallowing the dictionary
  4. swallowing the leek
  5. swallowing up
  6. swallowings
  7. swallowlike
  8. swallowling
  9. swallowlings
  10. swallows
  11. swallows a bitter pill

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