swift meaning and definition

SWIFT noun

Definition of Swift (noun)

1. United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
   • synonyms: Gustavus Franklin Swift
2. an English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
   • synonyms: Dean Swift, Jonathan Swift
3. a small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
4. common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
   • synonyms: blue-belly, Sceloporus occidentalis, western fence lizard

SWIFT adjective

Definition of swift (adjective)

1. moving very fast
   • "fleet of foot"; "the fleet scurrying of squirrels"; "a swift current"; "swift flight of an arrow"; "a swift runner"
   • synonyms: fleet