swift

1. v. i. Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt. Source: opted

2. v. i. Of short continuance; passing away quickly. Source: opted

3. adv. Swiftly. Source: opted

4. n. The current of a stream. Source: opted

5. 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. Source: opted

6. n. Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard. Source: opted

7. n. The ghost moth. See under Ghost. Source: opted

8. n. A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural. Source: opted

9. n. The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine. Source: opted

10. adj. moving very fast Source: wordnet

11. n. a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight Source: wordnet

12. n. common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks Source: wordnet

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