swift swift /ˈswɪft/
adjective
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()
Moving very fast
(
fleet
, swift
)
moving very fast
Fleet of foot
fleet of foot
The fleet scurrying of squirrels
the fleet scurrying of squirrels
A swift current
a swift current
Swift flight of an arrow
swift flight of an arrow
A swift runner
a swift runner
noun
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Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
(
blue-belly
, Sceloporus occidentalis
, swift
, western fence lizard
)
common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
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A small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
(
swift
)
a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
The swift darted across the sky, catching insects on the fly.
The swift darted across the sky, catching insects on the fly.
Swift
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An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
(
Dean Swift
, Jonathan Swift
, Swift
)
an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
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United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
(
Gustavus Franklin Swift
, Swift
)
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)