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Swift (Noun)

Meaning 1

United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Gustavus Swift was a pioneer in the meatpacking industry, revolutionizing the way meat was transported and sold.
  • Swift's innovative use of refrigerated railroad cars enabled him to ship fresh meat across the country, transforming the industry.
  • The company founded by Gustavus Swift, Swift & Company, became one of the largest and most influential meatpacking companies in the United States.
  • Swift's introduction of refrigerated railroad cars in the late 19th century marked a significant turning point in the history of the meatpacking industry.
  • Gustavus Swift's legacy as a visionary entrepreneur and innovator in the meatpacking industry continues to be celebrated to this day.

Synonyms

  • Gustavus Franklin Swift

Meaning 2

A small bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The swift darted through the air with incredible agility, its wings beating rapidly as it chased after insects.
  • A flock of swifts swooped and dived in unison, their sleek bodies glinting in the sunlight as they performed their aerial acrobatics.
  • The swift's nest was tucked away in a narrow crevice of the cliff face, protected from predators by its inaccessible location.
  • As the sun began to set, a lone swift appeared in the sky, its silhouette stark against the vibrant hues of the clouds.
  • The swift's rapid flight was a blur as it zigzagged through the trees, its shrill cry echoing through the forest.

Hyponyms

  • Apus Apus
  • Collocalia Inexpectata
  • Chimney Swallow
  • Chateura Pelagica

Related Words

  • Swiftlet (noun)

Meaning 3

Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Western Fence Lizard
  • Sceloporus Occidentalis
  • Blue-belly

Hypernyms

  • Fence Lizard

Meaning 4

An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

  • Jonathan Swift
  • Dean Swift
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