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swift

adjective(swift)

moving or capable of moving with great speed

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adjective(swift)

occurring suddenly or within a very short time

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adjective(swift)

quick to respond : ready

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adverb(swift)

swiftly

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noun(swift)

any of several lizards (especially of the genus Sceloporus) that run swiftly

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noun(swift)

a reel for winding yarn or thread

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noun(swift)

any of numerous small plainly colored birds (family Apodidae) that are related to the hummingbirds but superficially much resemble swallows

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biographical name(swift)

Gustavus Franklin 1839—1903 American meatpacker

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biographical name(swift)

Jonathan 1667—1745 English (Irish-born) satirist

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noun(swift)

a small fox (Vulpes velox) with large ears that occurs on the plains of western North America

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noun(swift)

a small sooty-gray swift (Chaetura pelagica) with long narrow wings that often builds its nest inside an unused chimney —called also chimney swallow

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