nounπShareA small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight."The swift zipped past the classroom window, a blur of dark feathers against the bright sky. "birdanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus."The zookeeper pointed out a swift, a type of lizard, basking in the sun. "animalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth."The swift moth fluttered around the porch light, attracted by the bright glow. "insectanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies."The swift fluttered past the window, a flash of orange and black. "animalinsectbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA reel for winding yarn."The tailor used a swift to wind the thread for his new sewing project. "utensilitemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe main cylinder of a carding-machine."The textile worker carefully oiled the swift of the carding machine. "machineindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe current of a stream."The swift of the creek was too strong for the children to safely wade across. "naturegeographyenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFast; quick; rapid."The swift current of the river carried the raft downstream. "qualitytimeabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareCapable of moving at high speeds."The swift cheetah ran across the savanna. "abilitynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbπShareSwiftly."The student answered the question swiftly. "actiontimewayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading