Dictionary definition for: Swift
1. (n) United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
2. (s) moving very fast; "fleet of foot" "the fleet scurrying of squirrels" "a swift current" "swift flight of an arrow" "a swift runner"
3. (n) an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
4. (n) small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
5. (n) common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
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