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Craw

usgb/krɔː/Volume
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Used to refer to a specific part of a bird or insect's body; not to be used for mammals. SlideAfter the bird swallowed the grains, they could be seen in the bird's craw.
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Indicates a natural function in birds, as 'craw' is where they begin breaking down food. SlideThe seeds needed to soften in the sparrow's craw before it could digest them.
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Mostly used in scientific or zoological discussions, not in everyday conversation. SlideIn our zoology class, we learned that a craw is also called an ingluvies.
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