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swift

UK/swɪft/ US/ˈswɪft/ fairly common informal uk us
adjective (1) noun (4)

adjective

1.

moving very fast

  • “fleet of foot”
  • “the fleet scurrying of squirrels”
  • “a swift current”
  • “swift flight of an arrow”
  • “a swift runner”
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noun

1.

United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)

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3.

small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight

4.

Phrases

  • African swift
  • alpine swift
  • Andean swift
  • ashy-tailed swift
  • band-rumped swift
  • Lyell’s swift
  • rice swift
  • swift boat
  • swift boating
  • swift brick
  • Swift Current
  • swift fox

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