swifter

UK
/ˈswɪftə/
US
/ˈswɪftər/
swifteradjective
swifter
Comp.
swiftest
Super.
UK
/ˈswɪftə/
US
/ˈswɪftɚ/
Comparative form of the adjective "swift".
Translations
plus rapide
This route is swifter than the one we usually take.
Cet itinéraire est plus rapide que celui que nous prenons d’ordinaire.
Definitions
Comparative of swift: more fast; moving or acting more quickly.
This route is swifter than the one we usually take.
swifternoun
swifters
pl
UK
/ˈswɪftə/
US
/ˈswɪftər/
Translations
rapideEmploi substantivé.
The swifter in the race managed to outpace all the other competitors.
Le rapide de la course a réussi à dépasser tous les autres concurrents.
Additional translations
garcetteMarine.
Definitions
A person or thing that moves quickly or with great speed.
The swifter in the race managed to outpace all the other competitors.
A rope or chain used to draw the shrouds of a ship taut or to secure cannon wheels in place.
The sailor tightened the swifter to steady the gun during the rough seas.
swiftadjective

swifter

Comp.

swifter
Comp.
swiftest
Super.
UK
/swɪft/
US
/swɪft/
Translations
The swift runner easily outpaced all his competitors in the race.
Le coureur rapide a facilement distancé tous ses concurrents dans la course.
Additional translations
promptSoutenu ; surtout pour une action ou une décision.
Definitions
Moving or capable of moving at high speed.
The swift runner easily outpaced all his competitors in the race.
Happening quickly or promptly.
The company took swift action to address the customer's complaint.
swiftnoun
Definitions
A small bird known for its fast flight, belonging to the family Apodidae.
The swift darted across the sky, barely visible against the clouds.
A type of reel used to hold skeins of yarn while they are being wound into balls.
She placed the skein on the swift to wind it into a neat ball of yarn.
swiftverb
Definitions
To wind (yarn) on a swift.
After spinning, she swifted the wool into neat balls.
swiftadverb

swifter

UK
/swɪft/
US
/swɪft/
Archaic or dialectal use meaning “quickly; fast”.
Translations
viteVieilli ou dialectal.
He ran swift across the field before the rain began.
Il courut vite à travers le champ avant que la pluie ne commence.
Definitions
Quickly; at high speed; fast (archaic or dialect).
He ran swift across the field before the rain began.