Definition of swift

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Swift (n.) The current of a stream.

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Swifter :: Swifter (n.) The forward shroud of a lower mast.
Speed :: Speed (n.) The act or state of moving swiftly; swiftness; velocity; rapidly; rate of motion; dispatch; as, the speed a horse or a vessel..
Wing-footed :: Wing-footed (a.) Having wings attached to the feet; as, wing-footed Mercury; hence, swift; moving with rapidity; fleet..
Horseman :: Horseman (n.) A land crab of the genus Ocypoda, living on the coast of Brazil and the West Indies, noted for running very swiftly..
Ramp :: Ramp (v. i.) To move by leaps, or as by leaps; hence, to move swiftly or with violence..
Sweep :: Sweep (v. i.) To brush swiftly over the surface of anything; to pass with switness and force, as if brushing the surface of anything; to move in a stately manner; as, the wind sweeps across the plain; a woman sweeps through a drawing-room..
Spinetail :: Spinetail (n.) Any one or several species of swifts of the genus Acanthylis, or Chaetura, and allied genera, in which the shafts of the tail feathers terminate in rigid spines..
Swifter :: Swifter (n.) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides..
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) To move or pass swiftly; to hasten away; to circulate rapidly; as, a ship flies on the deep; a top flies around; rumor flies..
Sasin :: Sasin (n.) The Indian antelope (Antilope bezoartica, / cervicapra), noted for its beauty and swiftness. It has long, spiral, divergent horns..
Glide :: Glide (n.) The act or manner of moving smoothly, swiftly, and without labor or obstruction..
Fleet :: Fleet (n. & a.) To fly swiftly; to pass over quickly; to hasten; to flit as a light substance.
Scour :: Scour (v. t.) To pass swiftly over; to brush along; to traverse or search thoroughly; as, to scour the coast..
Avalanche :: Avalanche (n.) A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice..
Precipitant :: Precipitant (a.) Falling or rushing headlong; rushing swiftly, violently, or recklessly; moving precipitately..
Rapid :: Rapid (a.) The part of a river where the current moves with great swiftness, but without actual waterfall or cascade; -- usually in the plural; as, the Lachine rapids in the St. Lawrence..
Celerity :: Celerity (n.) Rapidity of motion; quickness; swiftness.
Strove :: Strisores (n. pl.) A division of passerine birds including the humming birds, swifts, and goatsuckers. It is now generally considered an artificial group..
Ejaculate :: Ejaculate (v. t.) To throw out suddenly and swiftly, as if a dart; to dart; to eject..
Hum :: Hum (n.) A low monotonous noise, as of bees in flight, of a swiftly revolving top, of a wheel, or the like; a drone; a buzz..
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