1. Common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.
   "chimney swallows swooped through the stable catching insects";
   - barn swallow, Hirundo rustica
    
2. American swift that nests in e.g. unused chimneys
   "Dozens of chimney swallows circled above the old factory";
   - chimney swift, Chateura pelagica

Derived forms: chimney swallows

Type of: swallow, swift

Part of: Chateura, genus Chateura, genus Hirundo, Hirundo

Encyclopedia: Chimney swallow