Craw

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Anatomy Context

Used to refer to a specific part of a bird or insect's body; not to be used for mammals.

After the bird swallowed the grains, they could be seen in the bird's craw.

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Digestion Process

Indicates a natural function in birds, as 'craw' is where they begin breaking down food.

The seeds needed to soften in the sparrow's craw before it could digest them.

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Zoological Term

Mostly used in scientific or zoological discussions, not in everyday conversation.

In our zoology class, we learned that a craw is also called an ingluvies.