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1 swifter
s.1 tortor, andarible; falso obenque. (náutica)2 andarivel del cabrestante. -
2 swift
I swift adjective(fast or quick: a swift horse; Our methods are swift and efficient; a swift-footed animal.) rápido, veloz- swiftly- swiftness
II swift noun(a type of bird rather like a swallow.) vencejo comúnswift adj rápido / veloztr[swɪft]1 (runner, horse) rápido,-a, veloz2 (reaction, reply) pronto,-a, rápido,-a1 (bird) vencejo comúnswift ['swɪft] adj1) fast: rápido, veloz2) sudden: repentino, súbito♦ swiftly advswift n: vencejo m (pájaro)adj.• alado, -a adj.• andariego, -a adj.• pronto, -a adj.• raudo, -a adj.• recio, -a adj.• repentino, -a adj.• velero, -a adj.• veloz adj.• volador adj.n.• vencejo s.m.
I swɪftadjective -er, -esta) <runner/movement/animal> veloz, rápidob) <reply/reaction/denial> rápidohe was swift to anger — (liter) era propenso a arrebatos de ira
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noun vencejo m[swɪft]1.ADJ(compar swifter) (superl swiftest) [runner, animal, vehicle, current] rápido, veloz; [reaction] pronto, rápido; [decision, response, journey, victory] rápido; [river] de corriente rápida2.N (=bird) vencejo m* * *
I [swɪft]adjective -er, -esta) <runner/movement/animal> veloz, rápidob) <reply/reaction/denial> rápidohe was swift to anger — (liter) era propenso a arrebatos de ira
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noun vencejo m
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Swifter — Swift er, n. [Cf. {Swivel}.] (Naut.) (a) A rope used to retain the bars of the capstan in their sockets while men are turning it. (b) A rope used to encircle a boat longitudinally, to strengthen and defend her sides. (c) The forward shroud of a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Swifter — Swift er, v. t. (Naut.) To tighten, as slack standing rigging, by bringing the opposite shrouds nearer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swifter — [swif′tər] n. 〚< obs. swift, to tighten, fasten with a taut rope〛 Naut. any of various ropes used for tightening or securing some part or thing * * * … Universalium
swifter — [swif′tər] n. [< obs. swift, to tighten, fasten with a taut rope] Naut. any of various ropes used for tightening or securing some part or thing … English World dictionary
swifter — I. ˈswiftə(r) noun ( s) Etymology: swift (IV) + er 1. : the forward or after shroud of a lower mast see ship illustration 2 … Useful english dictionary
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swifter — swɪft n. any of a number of long winged birds characterized by their swift flight adj. fast, quick; immediate, hasty; prompt; smart, clever (Informal) … English contemporary dictionary
swifter — swift·er … English syllables
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