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Chimney Swift

Noun - Bird

A small, insect-eating bird known for its swift and agile flight patterns. The chimney swift, also referred to as Chaetura pelagica, has long narrow wings and a slender body.

Example Sentences:

• The chimney swift gracefully swooped through the sky, catching insects on the wing.
• We spotted a flock of chimney swifts nesting in an old chimney.

Noun - Masonry Construction

A vertical channel or hollow structure within a building that allows for the safe passage of smoke and gases from a fireplace or furnace to the outdoors.

Example Sentences:

• The chimney swift in our home needed repair due to a blockage.
• We installed a new chimney swift to improve the ventilation in our living room.

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