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Meaning Of Swift
v. i.
Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with
celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
v. i.
Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
adv.
Swiftly.
n.
The current of a stream.
n.
Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged,
insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidae. In form and habits the
swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal
muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different
group allied to the humming birds.
n.
Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.
n.
The ghost moth. See under Ghost.
n.
A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread,
etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural.