This is the 6385th most frequent Arabic word.
ابتلاع
Swallowing.
Here, the word 'ابتلاع' refers to the physical act of swallowing, specifically in the context of taking medication.
ابتلاع حبة الدواء كان صعباً على الطفل.
Swallowing the pill was difficult for the child.
In this sentence, 'ابتلاع' is used to describe the bird consuming food.
الطائر قام بعملية ابتلاع بذرة من الشجرة.
The bird performed the act of swallowing a seed from the tree.
Here, 'يبتلع', a derived verb from 'ابتلاع', is metaphorically used to describe the river engulfing objects.