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 swift swift /ˈswɪft/

adjective

  1. () 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

  1. Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks  ( blue-belly , Sceloporus occidentalis , swift , western fence lizard )
    common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
  2. 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

  1. An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)  ( Dean Swift , Jonathan Swift , Swift )
    an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
  2. 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)